Namdaemun Market

Named for its nearby namesake of Namdaemun (Great South Gate) and located near the downtown area, one of Korea's largest wholesale markets covers over 10 acres. It is filled with over 1,000 shops, stalls, retailers, street vendors, and has several department stores nearby.

During Joseon Dynasty, the government built stores around the Great South Gate to rent out to the businessmen, later on, the market evolved gradually. Once under control by the Japanese, the Namdaemun Market was established by landlords and businessmen in October, 1964.

Here you can find clothing, shoes, fabrics, tableware, flowers, vegetables, ginseng products, toys, and watches. Under Namdaemun-no (the main street to the north of the market) is an extensive underground arcade.

Address: 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Phone: 0082-2-7532805

Website: www.namdaemunmarket.co.kr

Opening hours: Vary among stores

Transport: Subway line 4, Hoehyeon Station; Bus 104、105、263、421、503、505、507、604 7011, 7013A