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| Dongdaemun & Pyonghwa Market (East Gate Market) |
| Recognized as the largest market in Korea, Dongdaemun is famous for its enormous range of generally inexpensive goods including fabrics, clothes, toys, sport goods, household items, hardware, handbags, imported goods, etc. Here you will be able to bargain and get affordable prices. |
| Namdaemun Market (South Gate Market)Tel. 753-2805 |
In the historic (over 500 years old) Namdaemun Market you will find a wide range of goods such as cheap fresh flowers, costume jewelry, glasses, stationery, clothes, electronic goods, china, fruits, vegetables, fish, imported goods, etc. When it's crowded, be careful with money because there are a lot of thieves around the area. They do tend to rob many foreigners. And if you feel you've been ripped off, there is a Consumer Protection Center (Tel. 752-5728) in the center of the market. Bargaining is exclusive here.
 Blue line no.4, Heohyeon station # 425 |
| Jungbu Market (Ojan-dong) |
Jungbu Market specializes in dried foods.
Green line no.2, Euljiro-4-ga station # 204 |
| Express Bus Terminal (Banpo-dong) |
This market located in the underground arcade is famous for the cheap prices of the artificial flowers, floral supplies, houseplants, and seasonal decorations. You will also be able to find clothing, shoes, accessories, etc.
Orange line no.3, Express Bus Terminal station # 339 |
| Insadong (Insa-dong) |
This traditional 350-meter long side street is clustered with antiques, arts, crafts, souvenirs, stationery and jewelry, etc. If you buy presents, here you will find a lot of interesting traditional items such as goods made of traditional Korean paper hanji, old paintings, traditional wooden masks, and fine pottery. Many people like this unique place because they can relax in the different teahouses and discover the beauty of Korean art and young artists in the numerous galleries.
Orange line no.3, Anguk station # 328 |
| Itaewon Market (Itaewon-dong) |
Most famous amongst foreigners, in this area almost all the shop owners speak English. It's close to the Yongsan U.S. Military Post and it consists of a long, main street with many little alleyways and basement shops. You will be able to find handbags, wallets, shoes, clothes, etc. It has the best leather goods in Seoul. Here you will also find a lot of international restaurants and bars.
Brown line no.6, Itaewon station # 630 |
| Garak General Distribution Center (Garak-dong)Tel. 405-9514 |
Being the largest food wholesale market in Asia, in the famous "Garak Sijang" you will be able to buy fresh meat, fish, vegetable, and fruits.
Green line no.2, Jamsil station # 216 |
| Gyeongdong Market (Jegi-dong) |
Specializing in vegetables and Chinese medicines, in this outdoor market the items are usually sold in large quantities.
Red line no.1, Cheongnyangni station # 125 or Jegidong Station # 126 |
| Noryangjin Wholesale Fish Market (Noryangjin-dong) Tel. 813-3441 |
In this indoor market they sell fish (dried and fresh), seafood, and vegetables.
Red line no.1, Noryangjin station # 136 |
| Bangsan Market (Jugyo-dong) |
Their specialties are PVC, rubber tubing, foam, wrapping goods, and yarn. They usually sell in large quantities
Green line no.2, Euljiro-4-ga station # 204 or Red line no.1, Jongno-3-ga station # 329 |
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