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Osan Osaek Market (오산오색시장)

Osan Osaek Market (오산오색시장)

2025-10-23

22 Osan-ro 272beon-gil, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-376-4141

Osan Osaek Market, a traditional market with over 100 years of history, serves as a distinctive cultural tourism hub connected to nearby attractions and also functions as a shared community space for local residents. About half of the market consists of food-related vendors including vegetables, fruits, dried seafood, and milling shops, while the rest offers a wide variety of clothing and household goods. Each alleyway within the market has been given a themed name reflecting its character—such as Miso-gil (milling alley), the market’s welcoming gateway; Green-gil (fresh produce alley), filled with freshness; Areum-gil (gourmet alley), lined with popular eateries; Moms-gil (health food alley), fun to browse; and Red-gil (night market & fashion alley), full of youthful energy and passion. Popular restaurants are scattered throughout, making it a hotspot for food enthusiasts. The market is about a 5-minute drive or 7-minute walk from Osan Station (Line 1), with direct bus access also available from the station. Nearby attractions include Gwanaksan Mountain, Anyang Art Park, Seoulland, Let’s Run Park Seoul, and Baegunhosu Lake.

Yeosu Fish Market (여수수산시장)

Yeosu Fish Market (여수수산시장)

2025-10-23

24 Yeogaekseon terminal-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

With a 50-year history, Yeosu Fish Market, the largest of Yeosu’s three major seafood markets, retains the familiar charm of a traditional market while offering a pleasant, modernized setting with renovation work completed in 2011. The market epitomizes both tradition and modernity. Here, visitors can find fish species rarely seen in capital-area markets such as snailfish (Mulmegi), rockfish (Bollak), and Spanish mackerel for sashimi—all at affordable prices. The market is divided into three main sections of live fish, dried seafood, and food items. The live fish section uses clean seawater drawn from a dedicated seawater pipeline 400 meters deep, ensuring the freshness of its offerings. The dried seafood section features products processed and sun-dried in sea breeze at an on-site facility located on the market’s rooftop. In the food item section, visitors can purchase local specialties such as Yeosu-style gat kimchi and salted seafood. The night market features a variety of fresh seafood-based street foods, attracting crowds. Since the launch of the Viking Night Market in 2016, the area has become even livelier, packed with attractions to see and enjoy.

Sinjung Pyunghwa Market (신정 평화시장)

Sinjung Pyunghwa Market (신정 평화시장)

2025-10-23

17 Bongwol-ro 67beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-275-2868

Sinjung Pyunghwa Market was established in August 1985 with the construction of a commercial building consisting of one basement level and two above-ground floors, totaling 2,453㎡. Located in the heart of the old residential district of Sinjeong-dong, it has faithfully served its role as a local marketplace ever since. Nestled between apartment complexes and residential areas, the market is easily accessible on foot, particularly for local homemakers. Recently, the restrooms were repaired and renovated, and the building underwent repainting, waterproofing, and window refurbishment to improve the shopping environment. The Kids & Mom Sinjung Pyunghwa Youth Mall, a multi-purpose venue that combines youth start-up stores, cultural experiences, and community engagement, was created through a support initiative by Ulsan Nam-gu Office for aspiring entrepreneurs. Young merchants who open shops here are entitled to two years of rent support, as well as consultations and marketing assistance.

Seongju Traditional Market (성주 전통시장)

Seongju Traditional Market (성주 전통시장)

2025-10-23

37 Sijang-gil, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Seongju Traditional Market is open for business on five-day intervals—every 5 days starting from the 2nd of each month—centered on local specialties, especially Chamoe (Korean melon). Naturally emerged in the 1800s, it was formally established in 1887 and thrived during the 1960s. Today, it is recognized as one of the oldest markets in the region. Open from early morning until sunset, it offers seasonal wild greens such as Dureup (fatsia shoot) and Chwinamul (aster leaf), the famously sweet Seongju Korean melon, and other local produce at fair prices.

Seongsu Stage 35 (스테이지35 성수)

Seongsu Stage 35 (스테이지35 성수)

2025-07-17

35 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located in Seongsu-dong, a popular neighborhood in Seoul, Stage 35 is a cultural complex spread across four floors. Capturing the unique vibes of Seongsu-dong and keeping up with trends, Stage 35 hosts pop-up stores, art exhibitions, showcase launches, and offers a space for content filming. It is considered a must-visit place for visitors who want to keep up with trends and experience brands' new season items. It has hosted collaborations with popular brands, including Levi's, Comme des Garçons, Thom Browne, and Bao Bao.

Jeonju New Jungang Market (전주 신중앙시장)

Jeonju New Jungang Market (전주 신중앙시장)

2025-07-18

70 Taepyeong 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-253-6535

Jeonju Jungang Market is one of the four major traditional markets in Jeonju. The four major traditional markets in Jeonju constists of Nambu Market, Dongbu Market, Jungang Market, and Moraenae Market, The Jungang Market's Tteok (rice cake) Alley, by the market entrance connected to the road leading to the bus stop, is known for selling delicious rice cakes at a cheaper price than at regular stores.

Jeonju Seobu Market (전주 서부시장)

Jeonju Seobu Market (전주 서부시장)

2025-07-18

18 Hyodong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonju Seobu Market is the only market in Jeonju's western area and sells fresh vegetables, fruits and other wholesale products supplied directly from farmlands in Wanju-gun and Gimje. In addition to food products, the market also sells clothing and general supplies. It occasionally holds event, festivals, and singing contests, encouraging the the community to get together.

Jeonju Moraenae Market (전주 모래내시장)

Jeonju Moraenae Market (전주 모래내시장)

2025-07-18

8-8 Moraenae 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-278-5802

Along with Jeonju Nambu Market and Jungang Market, Jeonju Moraenae Market is a traditional market that represents Jeonju. It was first formed in 1970, and sells a wide variety of goods including vegetables, fruits, poultry, fish, dried fish, clothing, and general supplies. The market also gets supplied with fresh fruits from the nearby city of Wanju. Jeonju Moraenae Market is filled with delicious local foods and located in proximity to popular tourist attractions such as Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, National Jeonju Museumm and Moaksan Mountain.

East Sea Jungang Market (동쪽바다중앙시장)

East Sea Jungang Market (동쪽바다중앙시장)

2025-07-18

10 Jungangsijang-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

동쪽바다 중앙시장은 1943년경 묵호항 개항과 함께 자연스럽게 형성된 시장이다. 2001년부터 현재까지 비가림(하양막) 시설을 연차적으로 설치하여, 전통적인 재래시장에서 탈피한 현대적인 시장으로 탈바꿈하였다. 주차장 시설도 갖추고 있으며, 2006년에는 시장 상인회가 구성되고 인정시장으로 등록되었다. 시장 내에는 고소한 냄새로 사람들의 발길을 끄는 ‘구이 타운’과, 2016년 중소기업청 공모사업인 ‘청년상인 창업 지원 사업’의 일환으로 조성된 청년몰 ‘싱싱스’가 함께 운영되고 있어 더욱 활기찬 분위기를 자아낸다.

East Sea Jungang Market naturally formed after the opening of Mukho Port in 1943. Since 2001, the market has been installing rain covers and transitioning from a traditional-style market to a modern-day market equipped with a parking lot. In addition to the wide array of goods, the market also has Gui Town ("Grill Town"), attracting customers with savory cooking smell, and a youth market "Singsings."

Suncheon Utjang Market (순천 웃장)

2025-10-23

40 Bukmun-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Suncheon Utjang is a familiar five-day-interval market in Suncheon that combines the convenience of a permanent market with the charm of a traditional one. Every five days starting from the 5th of each month, this market opens for business and bustles with local street vendors, creating a vibrant atmosphere. A notable highlight is the Suncheon Utjang Gukbap Alley, a food street designated as both a Namdo Food Street by Jeollanam-do and a Suncheon Specialty Food Zone. It’s renowned for its flavorful Gukbap (rice soup dishes). In particular, when ordering two or more servings, diners receive complimentary dishes such as boiled pork slices or blood sausage, depending on the type of Gukbap ordered, making the meal even more appetizing and filling. A favorite of all ages, Utjang Gukbap has become a signature comfort food of the five-day-interval market. In addition, visitors can enjoy a variety of fresh seasonal produce and regional delicacies that capture the unique spirit of Suncheon.