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 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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