Gyeongdong Market

Gyeongdong market is a large public market in Seoul. It's a typical market selling fresh produce, vegetables and fruits, fish and meat but what makes it stand out is that it's the country's largest herb market. This is where you go if you need that special herb for your parents or grandparents. In fact, if you come here, you'll notice this place is teeming with senior citizens.

Fresh ginseng to buy here!! cannot get anywhere but here. Ginseng concentrate especially red ginseng can be bought at the shops nearby too. Basically healthy grains, medicinal, fruits. Food is local variety and can try as well. Seafood too, everything you need, basically markets both wet and dry. Don’t see much tourists. But I still love this place.

Traditional Korean market where you can find extraordinary things and heritage recipes for medicine and spice.

This place or market is where you can see and taste authentic Korean cuisine and specialized dishes. It is better than Kwangjang market. The mukbang streets are larger and cheaper, but it requires finding the right aisles. Don't miss the famous fruits, meats, and stores for you to enjoy local cuisines.

This is a traditional market famous for herbal medicine. The market is large, so you can buy things from vegetables to meat and fruit at wholesale prices. There are many restaurants in the market, so it is a place where you can eat delicious food. It is a good market to go on an outing or to shop.

It’s huge! With lots of fresh produce. Really an eye opener.

Seoul has such a robust market scene that I made a mistake when I told an Uber driver where to go when my husband and I needed a ride from Itaewon. I had thought this market was the more renowned Gwangjang Market with all the bustling food stalls selling signature dishes like knife-cut noodles and mung bean pancakes. It wasn’t until we were half an hour in the labyrinth market that we realized we were actually in Gyeongdong Market which contains over a thousand shops and stalls dedicated to herbal medicines and ginseng. Deep within the Dongdaemun-gu neighborhood east of Gwangjang, there are also vendors that sell dried seafood, produce, and local culinary specialties. While it was truly happenstance that we were here, we found Gyeongdong a fascinating place and one not many foreigners visit. That has a definite appeal in itself.

Basement restaurant opened by auntie omakase from culinary class wars. Pork was good. Staff are friendly. There are also many fresh fruits that you can get at low prices. Highly recommend a visit to this market.