PHOTOS: Namdaemun Market offers charm of traditional Korean shopping
By Park Jong-hyeokPosted : August 21, 2024, 09:25Updated : 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 a street at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 20, 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
Shoppers browse items in the military uniform section at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on 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
This photo shows shops selling Korean specialties at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on 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 shop selling Korean specialties at Namdaemun Market in central Seoul on Aug. 19, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Shops sell party supplies at 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
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