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Gyeongdong Market

Gyeongdong Market

경동시장

서울 동대문구 제기동 849

Map
Line 1
Jegi-dong Stn Exit 2 · 4 min walk
Time here
1–2 hours
Price
Free
For visitors
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A large traditional market for ginseng, medicinal herbs, produce and seafood, next to Korea's biggest herbal medicine district.

Hours
About 08:00-18:00 (varies by shop) · Every other Sunday and Chuseok
Tip
Walk the ginseng and herb aisles, then look up at the renovated old Gyeongdong Theater building.

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Based on 2 sources · checked on Kakao Map 2026-09-29