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Ulsan Wholesale Agricultural and Fish Market (울산 농수산물도매시장)

2024-01-03

324 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Ulsan Wholesale Agricultural and Fish Market is one of the must-visit attractions in Ulsan for anyone who loves seafood. Visitors can purchase agricultural and fish products at wholesale prices, and there are also vendors referred to as chojangjip that clean and prepare purchased fish into hoe (sliced raw fish) or meauntang (spicy fish stew) so visitors can eat it right on the spot. Chojangjip vendors prepare the fish in exchange for table setting fees and, although it may vary by vendor, it usually costs around 5,000 won to 6,000 won, excluding beverage fees. As this is a wholesale market, the prices of seafood, including raw fish, vary depending on the market price.

Gobundari Market (고분다리 전통시장)

2023-12-22

8 Gucheonmyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Gobundari Market is a traditional market that takes care of food, clothing, and shelter for residents in Cheonho-dong. Because it is located in the center of the neighborhood, it is also a market where one can get a closer look into the daily lives of locals. One characteristic that stands out from this traditional market is none other than the murals. Murals of various themes that decorate the market area add eclectic energy to the quaint neighborhood. Like any other traditional markets, there are stores where visitors can purchase Koreans’ all-time favorite snacks.

Uljin Bajige Market (울진 바지게시장)

2024-12-10

Bajige Market is located in Uljin-eup, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is the oldest market in Uljin, and its facilities have been going through gradual renovation since 2016. With more than 150 vendors selling seafood, produce, and food, the market attracts large crowds that can cause traffic jams on days ending in 2 and 7, when the market is held.

Suncheon Aretjang Market (days ending in 2 and 7) (순천 아랫장(2, 7일))

2024-12-10

This accessible traditional market is located less than 1 kilometer away from KTX Suncheon Station. It is open at night as a night market as well, so the market is beloved by visitors and locals alike. The market is a fifth-day market (open on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, 27th), and it is the largest of its kind in Korea. The market serves fresh agricultural and fishery goods from Suncheon and the surrounding areas (Beolgyeo, Yeosu, etc.). Aretjang Market’s pride, the night market, is open on Fridays and Saturdays, and serves everything from small snacks to pancakes, fried chicken, and more exotic fare.

Bangsan Market (방산시장)

2023-12-27

18-1 Eulji-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

This market is famous for bakery products, cooking utensils, and packaging supplies. If you want special shopping rather than general souvenir shopping, visit here. You can also choose scented candles or diffuser materials that remind you of your visit to Korea. Perfume and scented candle materials are mainly in Building A. It also has the advantage of being close to Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Euljiro, and has many good restaurants.

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

2024-12-27

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing  as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts beauty seminars and one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. International tourists can apply for a full makeup service with an advance reservation free of charge. 

Beauty Play has two branches in Seoul: one in Myeong-dong, which is located across from Myeongdong Cathedral; and one in Hongdae. Beauty Play experience programs are avilabe from 10:00 to 18:00 everyday except Sundays. 

Malbaujeong Market (말바우장 / 말바우시장 (2, 4, 7, 9일))

2023-11-20

62 Dongmun-daero 85beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-262-4082

Malbaujeong Market is one of the main traditional markets in the northern region of Gwangju. The market is held on dates ending in 2, 4, 7, or 9.

Bansong Market (반송시장)

2024-02-15

20-7 Woni-daero 473beon-gil, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bansong Market is a traditional market located between the apartments where Changwon locals live. Through the redevelopment in the 1990s, Bansong Market was also remodeled and transformed with a modern atmosphere and look, welcoming visitors with cleaner facilities. Like any other traditional market, all items are present, and above all, it is known as a market supplying food and daily necessities for Changwon locals. The hidden attraction here is Kalguksu Village, where visitors can find an area of people sitting in groups of two or three on narrow, long chairs and eat a bowl of hot kalguksu (noodle soup) and kimchi. Kalguksu Village is recommended for soaking up the authentic local market vibe.

Chungju Muhak Market (충주 무학시장)

2023-12-22

15, Muhak 1-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

This traditional market is located in downtown Chungju. It is the largest market in Chungju, beloved by locals as well. Unlike other traditional markets, it has an alley dedicated to sundae and mandu.  Sundae and mandu are two Korean favorites that offer flavor and nutrition in equal measure, so there are a lot of stalls that serve the duo in Muhak Market. Chungju-style sundae soup in particular is known for its inclusion of dried radish leaves, which impart a deep flavor to the soup. 

Hallim Traditional 5-Day Market (4th and 9th) (한림민속 5일시장 (4, 9일))

2024-12-27

Hallim Traditional 5-Day Market is the largest market in the western part of Jeju (Hallim and Aewol) and is responsible for providing food, clothing, and shelter for Jeju locals. There is a store that sells bingtteok (buckwheat crepes with radish filling), Jeju's traditional food and dessert. There are many restaurants with Jeju vibes, including shops selling omegi tteok (millet rice cake). Hallim Traditional 5-Day Market is an ideal place to enjoy the local atmosphere and food. The market opens on dates ending with 4 and 9.