Gwangjang Market
광장시장
Markets · 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Jongno 5(o)ga (Line 1) · straight-line 216m
- Euljiro 4(sa)ga (Line 2·5) · straight-line 344m
- Bus stop 광장시장 · straight-line 71m
- Bus stop 청계5가.광장시장 · straight-line 74m
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
- 09:00-18:00Charity stores 10:00-19:00Food street 09:00-23:00
- Closed
- Sundays (Food Street open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available (Jongno 4(sa)-ga Jongmyo Parking Lot)
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-03-23 · Collected: Not provided
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.
In the area
Permanent Markets 3 of 183 shopping spots in Jongno-gu
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI