Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is a traditional Korean market with its origins in the 15th century when they were basically trading fish and a few other products during the years of the Joseon Dynasty. It became Seoul’s claim to the first permanent market in the country at the end of the 19th century.

Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.