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Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market is Korea's oldest traditional market, opened in 1905. It is famous for authentic street food like bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap (addictive mini rice rolls), and yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), as well as traditional hanbok and fabrics.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 18, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Free entry (food and shopping cost extra)

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings or late afternoon to avoid crowds; food stalls open until 11pm

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
food stalls
atm

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 18, 2026
Monday09:00 — 23:00
Tuesday09:00 — 23:00
Wednesday09:00 — 23:00
Thursday09:00 — 23:00
Friday09:00 — 23:00
Saturday09:00 — 23:00

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Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap (addictive mini rice rolls), and yukhoe (Korean beef tartare).

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-8°
32%11 м/с
Todayweather-8°-15°
Tomorrowweather-6°-15°
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Satweather-2°-10°
Sunweather-4°-10°
Monweather-3°-9°
Tueweather-3°-8°
2°
-6°Jan
5°
-3°Feb
10°
2°Mar
18°
8°Apr
23°
13°May
27°
18°Jun
29°
22°Jul
30°
22°Aug
26°
17°Sep
20°
10°Oct
12°
3°Nov
4°
-3°Dec

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