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Cheongju Yukgeori Market (청주 육거리종합시장)

Cheongju Yukgeori Market (청주 육거리종합시장)

2026-01-30

46, Cheongnam-ro 2197beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongju Yukgeori Market is a famous traditional market in Cheongju where consumers can purchase agricultural produce directly grown and harvested in the countryside as well as various industrial products. An early morning market (so-called Dokkaebi Market) opens daily, and farmers sell agricultural products they have grown themselves. It first began during the Joseon Dynasty as Cheongju Market on the side of the Musimcheon Stream embankment and has been called Yukgeori Market since 1973. Today, around 4,000 merchants work at some 1,600 stores over a total area of over 1 million square meters. There are also 5-day markets that run on dates ending in 2 and 7. Recently, an arcade and a parking lot have been installed and, as a result, it was chosen as an outstanding traditional market in the country, thus serving as a model for merchants in other regions.

The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)

2024-07-22

108 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul, an ultra-modern flagship store, is located in the heart of Seoul, the center of globally trending K-content. Under the slogan of "Echoes for the Future," The Hyundai Seoul presents the vision for a happier tomorrow and standards for new life. Featuring an innovative design of spaces, global content curation, and, even, futuristic technologies, The Hyundai Seoul is the most prominent new global landmark in Seoul. At The Hyundai Seoul, the latest global trends in interior and architectural design can be witnessed from encounters with novel materials, the balance between planes and lines, and creative interior design filled with light. As soon as one steps into The Hyundai Seoul, the Sounds Forest and Waterfall Garden welcome them with open arms. This incredible piece of nature encountered in such a high-tech structure designed for the future is amazingly beautiful. A vast 3,306-square-meter indoor garden with natural grass and sunlight falling through the glass ceiling located some 20 meters high delivers echoes of a forest to all visitors. Art is a language in the broadest category that can be felt and empathized with without speaking. A large 595-square-meter three-dimensional exhibit instantaneously and overwhelmingly stimulates inspiration as soon as one enters. Inspiration for better lives and communication for culture start here. An artwork by Studio Swine designed with a message from nature - Unite & Shine, STUDIO SWINE - and appreciated by the audience that feels and enjoys it meets with high-end brands on the Exclusive Label (1F) floor.

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

Seongdang Market (성당시장)

2023-01-25

196, Seongdang-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-625-1288

It is a great market to stop by while traveling downtown Daegu. Shops in the market sell local delicacies of Daegu. Nearby tourist attractions include E-World, Duryu Mural Village, Duryu Park, and Daemyeong Culture Street.

Sumokwon Night Market (수목원길 야시장)

2025-08-08

69 Eunsu-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Sumokwon Theme Park is a multi-purpose theme park-style tourist complex located in the oldest and largest pine tree colony on Jejudo Island. In 2018, "Sumokwon Night Market" was established in the theme park over 13,223 square meters of land. It is the country's first-ever night market to be set up in the heart of nature, inside a pine forest. Its primary objective was to create job opportunities for multicultural families and was also planned as a night market in which young start-ups and local small traders can take part. Currently, a total of 18 food trucks are in operation including two by multicultural families, nine by young start-ups and seven by Jeju locals. Around 30 teams of sellers consisting of small local traders are in business. Visitors can sit on benches installed throughout the park and enjoy delicious late-night snacks such as burgers, gimbap and udon. In addition to food trucks, it is also fun to check out shops that sell adorable items and souvenirs.

Gyodongdo Daeryong Market (교동도 대룡시장)

2025-06-18

35 Gyodongnam-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Daeryong Market is an alley market that reproduces the appearance of Yeonbaek Market to maintain a livelihood for residents who temporarily evacuated from Yeonbaek-gun in Hwanghae-do, to Gyodongdo Island during the Korean War. Gyodongdo Island has been the center of economic development for over 50 years. As most of the displaced elderly who created the market passed away and the population rapidly decreased, the market size also reduced considerably. However, with the opening of Gyodongdaegyo Bridge in July 2014, it has become a must-see course for tourists to take pictures of Daeryong Market, which looks like a movie set in the 1960s. Gyodong Giga Island, also referred to as Gyodong Swallow House, opened in late march of 2022 and provides tour information using intellectual techonology as well as bicycle and smartwatch rental services to tourists. In addition, there are various experience programs such as a VR video experience and "Making Gyodong Newspaper."

Eternal Journey Busan Branch (이터널저니 부산점)

2023-02-06

268-31, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-604-7222

The Eternal Journey Busan branch is located in Ananti Cove in Gijang-gun, Busan. This bookstore, the closest to the sea in Busan, has over 20,000 books on display in a 1,652m² area. Unlike other large bookstores, which mainly display best sellers or new books, Eternal Journey divides books into 55 themes so that readers can choose books that fit their taste, sensibility, and lifestyle. In addition, there are original overseas books, limited edition books that are difficult to access, and designer books where the book itself is a work of art. It is not just a place to enjoy books but also a select shop and cafe. On the other side of the select shop is a separate section for writers and designers in the Busan area, highlighting the local identity. There is also a well-equipped space for children, so it is good for the whole family to enjoy cultural life together.

Yeongdo Bongnae Market (Bongnae Market) (영도봉래시장 / 봉래시장)

2023-02-03

39, Taejong-ro 113beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-413-3111

As a traditional market naturally formed during the Japanese colonial era, Yeongdo Bongnae Market boasted a large scale, but became smaller in size by being partially incorporated with the road after the establishment of Busandaegyo Bridge. The commercial district was further reduced when Namhang Market was formed on the other side. However, food companies such as Samjin Foods and Seongsil Foods, which boast a history and tradition of more than 50 years, maintain their positions within the marketplace and continue to be favored by the local community.

Maze Art Wonju Jungang Market (미로예술 원주중앙시장)

2025-10-27

6, Jungangsijang-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Wonju Jungang Market was selected as a cultural tourism market in 2015 and, as a result, a marketplace of culture and art opened on the second floor of Jungang Market. The market experienced a recession for various reasons including a fire in 1992, the IMF crisis, the opening of freeways, and the establishment of large-scale indoor markets but, today, it continues to develop and evolve thanks to diverse cultures and art. Wonju Maze Art Market has invited young entrepreneurs to operate a variety of workshops on handicrafts, home cooking, and ceramic arts. On the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, the market hosts varying performances by young artists, a flea market, events for citizens, and experience programs for children. Wonju Maze Art Market is becoming more than just a place where goods are bought and sold but,
instead, transforming itself into a cultural complex.

Daegu Pyeonghwa Market (대구 평화시장)

2023-01-25

10, Ayang-ro 9-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-956-8413

Pyeonghwa Market was opened in 1975 and is a Jangok-type small market. Since more than 30 years ago, the number of shops selling chicken intestines has increased, and the fried gizzard alley has become one of the unique attractions of Daegu. The market in the chicken gizzard alley dates back to a whole chicken restaurant, Sama Chicken. The owner, who was always worried about what to do with so many leftover chicken gizzards from selling only other parts of a chicken, accidentally started frying chicken gizzards and serving them. The response from the customers was surprisingly good. The chicken gizzard dish she started offering was cheap and delicious, and word of mouth started to spread. After that, as fried chicken dishes such as chicken gizzards, fried chickens, seasoned chickens, steamed chickens, and chicken feet began to appear in earnest, alleys of Daegu-style chicken gizzards served with alcohol appeared.

Daegu Chilseong Market & Chilseong Night Market (대구 칠성시장&별별상상 칠성야시장)

2023-11-22

28 Chilseongsijang-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-621-1985

Chilseong Market is one of Daegu's largest traditional markets, along with Seomun Market. The market has had a range of names over the years, but was founded as Chilseong Market in 1946 when it became a permanent market open all year round. Shops within the market sell everything from fruits and vegetables to fish, flowers, and household goods, as well as various restaurants. 

The Chilseong Night Market has been running since 2019, offering over 60 different foods, arts and crafts, and even performance programs.