Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)

Published 2004-03-19 Updated 2024-05-17 View 805968

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Seoul Jung-gu, Namdaemun Market (남대문시장) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets.

Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.