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Korean Food Tour: Famous Markets and Food Streets

Famous Korean food markets and streets and what to eat there, with 5 Korean phrases for ordering, with audio and a quick quiz.

  • Jeju Dongmun Market (제주 동문시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Jeju-si

    Jeju Dongmun Market

    제주 동문시장

    Jeju's biggest traditional market, trading since 1945. Shop for tangerines, hallabong, black pork and fresh cutlassfish, and come back in the evening when the night market's food stalls open.

    About 15 minutes from Jeju Airport by car. Many fruit stalls can ship boxes within Korea.

  • Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market (서귀포매일올레시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Seogwipo

    Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market

    서귀포매일올레시장

    The largest market in Seogwipo, a traditional market that took shape in the early 1960s. Since a renewal that began in 2001 it stretches about 620 m and is easy to walk through. It sells local farm produce and seafood, offers free delivery, and holds cultural programs and outdoor shows.

    Open 07:00-21:00 in summer and 07:00-20:00 in winter, all year.

  • Sehwa Five-Day Market (세화민속오일시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Gujwa-eup

    Sehwa Five-Day Market

    세화민속오일시장

    One of the biggest five-day markets in eastern Jeju, open only on days ending in 5 or 0. It is busiest before noon, and many stalls close by 14:00. Look for Jeju seafood, fruit and vegetables, side dishes and snack stalls with tteokbokki, then walk to Sehwa Beach right next door.

    Open on days ending in 5 or 0, about 08:00-14:00 (varies by stall). Parking is available.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own. Dates can change, so check the official site before you travel.