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Developed commercial area

Cheongnyangni·Jegi-dong Traditional Market

Cheongnyangni and Jegi-dong traditional markets are a dense area of Cheongnyangni Market, Jegi-dong Market, and Gyeongdong Market in Cheongnyangni-dong and Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu. Linked to Cheongnyangni Station on Lines 1 and Gyeongui-Jungang; shopping and dining traffic are heavy.

History & background

Markets formed after the opening of Gyeongwon Line Cheongnyangni Station in 1905; Jegi and Gyeongdong markets merged into northern Seoul's representative traditional market street. Gyeongui-Jungang extension in 2014 improved access.

Why it's famous

Traditional markets, restaurants, and affordable shopping in one place; real-time population is high on weekends and at lunch and dinner. Cheongnyangni Station transfer and market users overlap.

Transport & access

Subway Lines 1 and Gyeongui-Jungang Cheongnyangni. City bus to Cheongnyangni and Jegi-dong Market. Walking to Cheongnyangni, Jegi-dong, and Gyeongdong markets.