Top 10 most crowded markets in Korea

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Dongdaemun Market (Seoul)

Dongdaemun Market has about 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialized stores, and 50,000 manufacturers. It is considered one of Korea's largest-scale wholesale and retail shopping complexes, with diverse products including fabrics, clothing, shoes, jewelry, leather handbags, toys, electronics, and stationery.

Dongdaemun Market is also known as a foodie's paradise, with Mukja Golmok Alley dedicated to street food and traditional Korean snacks. The shopping mall is always open and bustling until the night with festivals, fashion shows, music and dance performances taking place all year round. Do not forget to visit this market when traveling to Korea. 

Address: Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Gyeongdong Market (Seoul)

Gyeongdong is a special market located in Seoul, where there are more than 1,000 stalls selling traditional Korean crafts, herbs, roots, and spices. Located in Dongdaemun, this street market is especially popular among tourists from China, Japan, and Asian countries because its herbal and traditional medicine products are varied and affordable.

The suffocating aroma of herbs is something you feel as soon as you step foot in the market – some of the most popular items here include red ginseng to restore energy, plums to improve blood pressure, and chamomile which is formulated into a refreshing drink.

Location: 147, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Opening hours: Open daily from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. (opening hours vary by store).

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Flea Market for Antiques (Seoul)

The antique flea market in Seoul attracts thousands of antique collectors and antique hunters every day with more than 900 stalls set up along Hwanghakgyo Bridge and Sinseol-dong Station. You can find almost anything here, including decorative stones, toys, handmade typewriters and genuine ceramics and high-value items (if you're lucky enough). The Seoul Old Flea Market is a must-see destination for those who love culture and are interested in unique art items.

Address: 21, Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Yongsan Electronics Market (Seoul)

Yongsan Electronics Market is a central department store specializing in electronics wholesale with about 3,000 stores and merchants. Here, you can find a wide variety of equipment, including office equipment, digital cameras, computers, video games and DVDs, some in good condition, even new. At some stores, you can try negotiating with the bosses about the price and to save the best amount of money, and get advice and understand more about the types of products. Prices here are always around 15% to 30% cheaper than most retail stores in Seoul.

Location: 15-2 Hangangno 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Seomun Market (Daegu)

Seomun is one of the last surviving ancient markets in Korea from the Joseon Dynasty. Because of this long tradition, the landscape as well as the items and eateries are steeped in Korean culture. It is famous for the busiest food courts in the Daegu area. The most sought-after specialties here are turmeric noodles (kalguksu soup) and nabjak mandu (flat dumplings). A portion of food at Seomun Market is full and affordable, so before you come here, save an empty stomach so you can enjoy all the delicious food here. In particular, be prepared with plenty of cash, as many eateries here do not accept card payments.

Address: 45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Thus, the article has reviewed the 10 most famous markets in Korea, hoping that these will be valuable suggestions for readers who are about to go to Korea or are passionate about learning about this country. Hope you enjoy the article and don't forget to leave yourself comments under the comment section.