The Jeongseon Arirang Market, better known as the Jeongseon 5-Day Market, opens every 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th day of the month. (image: the Korea Tourism Organization)
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have featured 45 traditional markets as recommended by the Agency for Traditional Market Administration in their joint website “Korea Nooks and Crannies” (summer.visitkorea.or.kr). The following are samples of the 45 markets famous for local specialties and street foods.
The Jangheung Saturday Market has long been one of the top-three markets in South Jeolla Province, including the Hong-eo Market (Naju) and Hakdari Cow Market (Hampyeong). Since 2005, the Jangheung Market has transformed itself into a weekend market catering to tourists. The market has a wealth of vendors selling wild greens and seafood. The tripartite dish featuring beef, mushrooms, and razor clams is something you can’t miss once you step into the marketplace.
Opened in 1954, the Jukdo Market in Pohang established itself as a full-fledged market by 1971. Now the market is the best-known fish market in the industrial city of a half million. The market has hundreds of stores, stalls, and restaurants selling fresh fish, dried fish, and all different sundry goods. Gwamegi, or a half-dried Pacific herring or Pacific saury, is not to be missed as it tastes best when eaten at the source.
The Jeongseon Arirang Market, better known as the Jeongseon 5-Day Market, opens every 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th day of the month. As the town is located in the middle of Gangwon mountains, it naturally features so many different kinds of wild greens. As a Jeongseon-bound train service departs from Seoul’s Cheongnyangni Station, it is very convenient for Seoul citizens to visit the market. While you are there, you can also ride a rail bike while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
The Gugyeong Market in Danyang boasts a long history going back to the 18th century. Since the former market area submerged under water after the construction of the Danyang Dam, it has moved to a new location nearby. As Danyang is famous for garlic, it has developed a reputation for making dishes made out of garlic, including “garlic sundae” (blood sausage) and “black garlic crispy chicken.”
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Jukdo market is the best-known fish market in the industrial city of Pohang. (image: the Korea Tourism Organization)
