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Dongdaemun
& Pyonghwa Market (East Gate Market) |
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Recognized as the largest market in Korea, Dongdaemun
is famous for its enormous range of generally inexpensive goods
including fabrics, clothes, toys, sport goods, household items,
hardware, handbags, imported goods, etc. Here you will be able
to bargain and get affordable prices. |
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Namdaemun
Market (South Gate Market)
Tel. 753-2805 |
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In the historic (over 500 years old) Namdaemun
Market you will find a wide range of goods such as cheap fresh
flowers, costume jewelry, glasses, stationery, clothes, electronic
goods, china, fruits, vegetables, fish, imported goods, etc.
When it's crowded, be careful with money because there are a
lot of thieves around the area. They do tend to rob many foreigners.
And if you feel you've been ripped off, there is a Consumer
Protection Center (Tel. 752-5728) in the center of the market.
Bargaining is exclusive here. |
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Blue line no.4, Heohyeon station # 425 |
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Jungbu Market
(Ojan-dong) |
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Jungbu Market specializes in dried foods. |
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Green line no.2, Euljiro-4-ga station # 204 |
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Express Bus
Terminal (Banpo-dong) |
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This market located in the underground arcade
is famous for the cheap prices of the artificial flowers,
floral supplies, houseplants, and seasonal decorations. You
will also be able to find clothing, shoes, accessories, etc. |
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Orange line no.3, Express Bus Terminal station # 339 |
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Insadong
(Insa-dong) |
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This traditional 350-meter long side street is
clustered with antiques, arts, crafts, souvenirs, stationery and
jewelry, etc. If you buy presents, here you will find
a lot of interesting traditional items such as goods made of
traditional Korean paper hanji, old paintings, traditional wooden
masks, and fine pottery. Many people like this unique place
because they can relax in the different teahouses and discover
the beauty of Korean art and young artists in the numerous galleries. |
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Orange line no.3, Anguk station # 328 |
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Itaewon Market
(Itaewon-dong) |
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Most famous amongst foreigners, in this area almost
all the shop owners speak English. It's close to the Yongsan
U.S. Military Post and it consists of a long, main street with
many little alleyways and basement shops. You will be able to
find handbags, wallets, shoes, clothes, etc. It has the best
leather goods in Seoul. Here you will also find a lot of international
restaurants and bars. |
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Brown line no.6, Itaewon station # 630 |
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Garak General
Distribution Center (Garak-dong)
Tel. 405-9514 |
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Being the largest food wholesale market in Asia,
in the famous "Garak Sijang" you will be able to buy
fresh meat, fish, vegetable, and fruits. |
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Green line no.2, Jamsil station # 216 |
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Gyeongdong
Market (Jegi-dong) |
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Specializing in vegetables and Chinese medicines,
in this outdoor market the items are usually sold in large quantities. |
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Red line no.1, Cheongnyangni station # 125 or Jegidong Station
# 126 |
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Noryangjin
Wholesale Fish Market (Noryangjin-dong)
Tel. 813-3441 |
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In this indoor market they sell fish (dried and
fresh), seafood, and vegetables. |
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Red line no.1, Noryangjin station # 136 |
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Bangsan Market
(Jugyo-dong) |
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Their specialties are PVC, rubber tubing, foam,
wrapping goods, and yarn. They usually sell in large quantities |
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Green line no.2, Euljiro-4-ga station # 204 or Red line no.1,
Jongno-3-ga station # 329 |
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Yongsan Electronics
Market |
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The best place to find computer accessories, at
this market more than twenty buildings you will be able to
purchase a large variety of electronic goods including video
cameras, televisions, stereos, video players, recorders,
walkmans, CD players, MD players, heaters, telephones, computers,
speakers, printers and scanners- all electronic items. |
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Red line no.1, Yongsan station # 135 |
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