Gwangju Yangdong Market
광주 양동시장
Markets · 238 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Yangdong Market (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 104m
- Dolgogae (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 647m
- Bus stop 양동시장역(북) · straight-line 103m
- Bus stop 양동복개쇼핑센터 · straight-line 124m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 09:00-20:00 (Varies by store)
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)* Varies by store
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-08-20 · Collected: Not provided
Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens. Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.
In the area
Permanent Markets 1 of 36 shopping spots in Seo-gu
Similar places in other regions
- Jinju Jungang Market · Gyeongsangnam-do
- Seoul Gyeongdong Market · Seoul
- Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market (구룡포장 (3, 8일)) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Dongmun Traditional Market · Jeju-do
- Yongmun Millennium Market (days ending in 5 and 10) (용문천년시장(5,10일)) · Gyeonggi-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI