Developed commercial area
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is a large traditional and retail market in Namdaemun Market area, Jung-gu. Dense agricultural, food, clothing, and sundries; shopping, dining, and tourism traffic are very heavy; domestic and international tourists are steady.
History & background
Established in 1414 with Dongdaemun Market as a public market in the Joseon period. Seoul's representative traditional market for over 600 years; some sections operate 24 hours.
Why it's famous
Traditional market, restaurants, and affordable shopping in one place; real-time population is very high at lunch, dinner, and on weekends.
Transport & access
Subway Line 4 Hoehyeon, Lines 1·4 Seoul Station. City bus to Namdaemun Market and Hoehyeon. Walking to Myeong-dong and Seoul Station.