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Gwangjang Market 광장시장

One of Korea's oldest traditional markets, famous for its food alley of bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap, and handmade noodles.

Region	Seoul, Jongno-gu
Nearest station	Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 8
How to get there	Take subway Line 1 to Jongno 5-ga Station, Exit 8, and walk a few minutes to the market entrance.
Admission	Free
Hours	Check on site
Time needed	1-2 hours

Tips

Bring cash — many food stalls do not take cards, and there are ATMs near the entrances.
The food alley is busiest at lunch; go just before 11:00 or after 14:00 for a seat at the stalls.
Pointing and smiling works fine if you do not speak Korean; most stall owners are used to foreign visitors.
The fabric section upstairs is a good place to buy Korean textiles and hanbok fabric.

Source: Visit Korea / official site · Last checked 2026-11-06