PHOTOS: Namdaemun Market offers charm of traditional Korean shopping

By Park Jong-hyeok Posted : August 21, 2024, 09:25 Updated : August 21, 2024, 09:25
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Namdaemun Market is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience traditional Korean shopping culture.

The 600-year-old market boasts a diverse array of goods catering to both locals and tourists. 

The market’s wide selection, ranging from clothing and groceries to electronics, reflects its long history as a commercial center in the capital.

Many foreign visitors frequent the market in search of Korean specialties, including ginseng and seaweed. 

The market's proximity to other tourist attractions, such as Myeong-dong, contributes to its steady stream of international shoppers.

 

Crowds throng the streets of Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug 19 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Crowds throng a street at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 20, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
The entrance to the imported luxury goods section of Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug 19 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
People walk through the entrance to the imported luxury goods section at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
Military Uniform Alley in Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 19 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Shoppers browse items in the military uniform section at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
Inside Military Uniform Alley Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 20 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Shoppers browse items in the military uniform section at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
A shop selling Korean specialties to foreign tourists in Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 19 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
This photo shows shops selling Korean specialties at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
A shop selling Korean specialties to foreign tourists in Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 19 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
This photo shows a ginseng shop at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
Tourists browse goods at a specialty shop in Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 20 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Tourists browse goods at a shop selling Korean specialties at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
A party supplies store at the entrance of Braised Cutlassfish Alley Namdaemun Market central Seoul Aug 19 2024
Shops sell party supplies at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
 
Crowds throng the streets of Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug 20 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Crowds throng a street at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 20, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
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