Gukje Market (국제시장)

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Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

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13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-4521

Opened in 2001, Sunflower Food focuses on providing customers with high quality, local specialty health products. Located in Gukje Market's Arirang Town, the shop boasts delicious gim, kimchi, ginseng, and salted fish using high quality ingredients. Sunflower Food also sells folk art souvenirs and crafts, as well as Korean celebrity merchandise, popular among international tourists.

Haebaragi Food [Tax Refund Shop] (해바라기식품)

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13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street (광복로 아리랑 거리)

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1~4-ga, Sinchang-dong , Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-231-0448

Located alongside Manmul Street, Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street in Gukje Market boasts many shops tailored to international visitors. Main items sold here include kimchi, traditional crafts, and local produce. Visitors can also find character items associated with Korean celebrities in Arirang Street. Shops in Arirang Street employ professional shop assistants capable of speaking foreign languages, making it easier for international tourists to shop around.

LOTTE Department Store – Gwangbok Store (롯데백화점 (부산 광복점))

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2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-2-2200-0111

Visitors will be delighted to discover the first seaside department store in Korea, where they can witness a spectacular Guinness-certified fountain show. Shoppers can enjoy a wealth of shopping content, including a restaurant area with a diverse selection of local eateries and a rooftop park with stunning views of Yeongdo Ocean and Nampo-dong City.