Gukje Market
국제시장
Markets · Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Nearby stations and stops
- Jagalchi (부산 도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 484m
- Nampo (부산 도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 705m
- Bus stop 국제시장 · straight-line 134m
- Bus stop 용두산공원 · straight-line 205m
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 shop)
- Closed
- Closed on Sundays
- Sundays
- Parking
- Public parking lot available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-10-23 · Collected: Not provided
The current marketplace of Gukje Market first formed after the liberation of Korea from the Japanese administration when people gathered to trade overseas products left by the Japanese and brought in by Koreans who came back from abroad. Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets and a testament to Korea's modern history. The market is divided into two wings, and first-timers to the market are advised to be careful not to get lost in the maze-like alleys and halls.
In the area
Permanent Markets 4 of 100 shopping spots in Jung-gu
Similar places nearby
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Similar places in other regions
- Gwangjang Market · Seoul
- East Sea Jungang Market · Gangwon-do
- Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장)) · Seoul
- Seoul Gyeongdong Market · Seoul
- Sinpo International Market · Incheon
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI