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Namdaemun Market 남대문시장

Seoul's largest traditional market, a maze of stalls selling clothes, souvenirs, kitchenware, and street food next to the historic Namdaemun Gate.

Region	Seoul, Jung-gu
Nearest station	Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), Exit 5
How to get there	Take subway Line 4 to Hoehyeon Station, Exit 5, and walk into the market streets beside Namdaemun Gate.
Admission	Free
Hours	Check on site
Time needed	2-3 hours

Tips

Bargaining is normal here — a polite offer of 10-20% less is expected at many stalls.
The market is a maze, so take a photo of the street signs or save your hotel address to find your way back.
Mornings are best for the freshest food and the fewest crowds.
The kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) alley is a cheap, filling lunch spot.

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