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Tongin Market (통인시장)
- Address
- 18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 자하문로15길 18 - Type / Products
- Traditional Markets / Traditional items
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-722-0911 - Homepage
- tonginmarket.co.kr (Google translator available)
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Information
Introduction
Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War, the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.
Operating Hours
07:00 -21:00 (varies by store)
Closed
Third Sunday of each month (Dosirak Cafe is closed Mondays)
Opening Date
June, 1941
Convenient Facilities
Restroom, customer resting area, Dosirak (lunchbox) Cafe, office, etc
Restrooms
Available
Credit Cards
Varies by store
- Tourist Sites
- Accommodation
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Transportation
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