Suncheon Utjang Market
순천 웃장
Markets · 40 Bukmun-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 웃장 · straight-line 120m
- Bus stop 북부시장 · straight-line 120m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- 8:00-20:00 (Hours may vary by vendor)
- Closed
- Every Tuesday & Wednesday (excluding market days; may vary by vendor)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (approx. 153 compact cars)Free for the first 2 hours; 500 won per 30 minutes thereafter
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-08-20 · Collected: Not provided
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 Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City 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.
In the area
Permanent Markets 1 of 22 shopping spots in Suncheon-si
Similar places in other regions
- Cheongju Jungang Market · Chungcheongbuk-do
- Jinju Jungang Market · Gyeongsangnam-do
- Danyang Gugyeong Traditional Market (open on dates ending in 1 and 6) (단양장 / 단양구경시장 (1, 6일)) · Chungcheongbuk-do
- Gongju Sanseong Market · Chungcheongnam-do
- Sehwa Fifth-day Market (세화민속오일시장 · Jeju-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI