Market · Jongno, Seoul

Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market
Photo: Bgag, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

Gwangjang Market opened in 1905. It has vendors selling Korean snacks and fabrics. Look for bindaetteok pancakes and mayak gimbap rolls.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Seoul: Weekend Escape

Visiting Gwangjang Market: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1

Seoul itineraries with Gwangjang Market

Day 1 of Seoul: Weekend Escape

Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon

How Gwangjang Market fits into a day.
  1. 9:00GyeongbokgungJongno
  2. 11:30National Folk Museum of KoreaJongno
  3. 14:00Bukchon Hanok VillageBukchon
  4. 16:30InsadongJongno
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Gwangjang Market FAQs

What food should I try at Gwangjang Market?

Try the bindaetteok pancakes and mayak gimbap rolls. Many stalls serve these specialties.

When is Gwangjang Market open?

The market operates daily from early morning until evening. Hours vary by vendor.

How crowded is Gwangjang Market?

It gets busy on weekends. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds.

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