Jungbu Market
Jungbu Market
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Neighborhood: Jung-gu
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- Euljiro 4-ga • 3 min walk
- Jongno 5-ga • 8 min walk
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea23,537 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
C ( 19.05.08 )
This market was the most big in Seoul dealing in Dried Fisheries Market. The market was renovated to modern shape, so had clean atmosphere. If want to buy Dried Fisheries Market in Seoul, there was very good market. One of Korea traditional big market.
This market was the most big in Seoul dealing in Dried Fisheries Market. The market was renovated to modern shape, so had clean atmosphere. If want to buy Dried Fisheries Market in Seoul, there was very good market. One of Korea traditional big market.
Written May 8, 2019
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Kamalinah K
2 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Found this place by change en route to N Seoul Tower.
Really interesting. Lots and lots of dried seafood product and we saw some delicious kimci also. Must be yummy.
Since we cook most of our meals we made a note to come here first and stock up should we come back to Seoul soon.
Really interesting. Lots and lots of dried seafood product and we saw some delicious kimci also. Must be yummy.
Since we cook most of our meals we made a note to come here first and stock up should we come back to Seoul soon.
Written January 23, 2019
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Highadventurer
Singapore, Singapore4,700 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Always visit the local markets to get a sense what people eat and local colours and smells.
A stone's throw from chungmoro and/or other stations, we stumbled upon this market during our walkabout from our stay in Chungmoro Residence.
I found the sights, sounds and smells exotic. All sort of kimchi and dried fish, shrimps and chilli paste. The premises are fairly clean and dry unlike many markets in Asia (they call wet market).
Look out for the dried fish all strung up in neat rows... never seen fish (dried) sold like these.
You might find a fruit seller somewhere and other stuff in the market.
Worth a visit if only you are staying in the Chungmoro or Hyundai residence or other hotels nearby. Not worth the trip if you are outside the immediate zone as they are bound to be markets like these all over Seoul
A stone's throw from chungmoro and/or other stations, we stumbled upon this market during our walkabout from our stay in Chungmoro Residence.
I found the sights, sounds and smells exotic. All sort of kimchi and dried fish, shrimps and chilli paste. The premises are fairly clean and dry unlike many markets in Asia (they call wet market).
Look out for the dried fish all strung up in neat rows... never seen fish (dried) sold like these.
You might find a fruit seller somewhere and other stuff in the market.
Worth a visit if only you are staying in the Chungmoro or Hyundai residence or other hotels nearby. Not worth the trip if you are outside the immediate zone as they are bound to be markets like these all over Seoul
Written February 7, 2015
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ah_shee
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia64 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
I really loved Jungbu Market. I just love traditional market.
The market is very clean, with no fishy smells. Friendly Ajumma sells varieties dried fish, squids, seaweed, gingseng etc.
The market definitely a fun place to look around.
I just loved visiting traditional market.
The market is very clean, with no fishy smells. Friendly Ajumma sells varieties dried fish, squids, seaweed, gingseng etc.
The market definitely a fun place to look around.
I just loved visiting traditional market.
Written December 18, 2014
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schia48
Penang Island, Malaysia193 contributions
Nov 2019
This place is just a short walk from the Seoul Design Plaza and the Dongdeamun Cultural Park and its shopping district, and also part of the HopOn HopOff bus route.
Its a great place to buy dried seafood, fermented goods, Korean delicacies and other dry foodstuffs. The shop owners, mostly elderly Korean ladies are very friendly and would give excellent prices or even samplings. Worth a visit, and its not crowded and opens all day long....
Its a great place to buy dried seafood, fermented goods, Korean delicacies and other dry foodstuffs. The shop owners, mostly elderly Korean ladies are very friendly and would give excellent prices or even samplings. Worth a visit, and its not crowded and opens all day long....
Written December 24, 2019
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JHL
Seoul, South Korea8,527 contributions
Nov 2019
Dried seafoods are majorities. And this is not well-known to tourists. So, mostly not crowded.
But, it also has various street foods and other products.
Good place for tourists, too.
But, it also has various street foods and other products.
Good place for tourists, too.
Written November 8, 2019
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N B
Weilrod, Deutschland177 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Crazy, two streets under a big roof selling dried food, mostly fish! We bought 800 g of dried fish which they vaccumed sealed for us, price: KRW 8.000 - increadible price if you love squid.
Let the pics speak...
Let the pics speak...
Written August 8, 2017
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Fred_Merchant
Canby, OR236 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I had worked in the area for over 12 years and had walked by the market on Euljiro many, many times. Back for a visit i decided to walk thru the market, it was interesting...but I had to find my way out after about 10-15 minutes. The dried fish creates dust with a strong odor. It played havoc with my nose, and after leaving the odor stayed with me for hours. Sadly, I will never go back. It is an interesting place for sure but if you have a sensitive nose, be cautious.
There are other wonderful markets in Seoul to visit, Namdaemun, Insadong, and Noryongjin Fish market for example.
There are other wonderful markets in Seoul to visit, Namdaemun, Insadong, and Noryongjin Fish market for example.
Written April 27, 2017
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ilovehaagendazs
Singapore, Singapore212 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
There are many stalls selling dry food. A lot of locals shop at this market as well. Most of the sellers cant speak English. So there will be a lot of pointing and translating (if you have internet).
Worth visiting to see how its like to visit a local market.
Worth visiting to see how its like to visit a local market.
Written January 2, 2017
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124kim2015
London, UK440 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
See lots of interest things there. the sauced raw crabs are very famous there. tried one and tasty. Would you like to try?? :)
Written January 21, 2016
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Are there any small dried scallop originally from korea?
Kiki
Seoul, South Korea
Hello, i don't know if it can help you, but since this market is famous for the dried food sold here, i think you can find small dried scallop at several stalls in this market.
Anyway, if you want to visit this place and don't know how to speak Korean, i suggest you to book a customizable tour with an English speaking guide by Korina Tour. She will bring you here and help you to communicate with the sellers who mostly can't speak English. Have a good day!
celine c
Paris, France62 contributions
hi, I would like find a place where to buy Korean ceramic at normal price, no touristic place.
There is ceramic area in that market? Any suggestions? Thanks
Captain808
Ewa Beach, HI123 contributions
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Jungbu Market (Seoul) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Jungbu Market:
- (0.10 mi) Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul
- (0.07 mi) Acube Hotel
- (0.11 mi) Glory Inn
- (0.12 mi) Ramada Seoul Dongdaemun
- (0.15 mi) Hotel Skypark Dongdaemun I
- Restaurants near Jungbu Market:
- (0.02 mi) Daewonsanghoe
- (0.10 mi) The Lodge Restaurant
- (0.11 mi) Ojangdong Heungnamjip
- (0.09 mi) Songlim Wooleong Ssambap
- (0.04 mi) Jussix - Euljiro 4ga