Gukje Market (국제시장)

443.0M 2023-01-09

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

446.7M 2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here.

Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Jagalchi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 자갈치)

448.4M 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market Art Street (미술의 거리)

452.1M 2020-04-21

31, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-7691

Located in Jung-gu, Busan, Art Street was introduced in April 2005. It is the site of various art contests, exhibitions, cultural events, and special events related to the Pusan International Film Festival. It has also nurtured young artists and offered diverse artwork and art-related activities. As the focal point of cultural tourism in Busan, the street has contributed immensely to promoting culture and art in Busan.

Seongiljip (성일집)

454.2M 2020-05-05

103, Daegyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-463-5888

Seongiljip has been known for over 70 years as a restaurant specializing in grilled eel. They use the same ingredients and roasting method as other restaurants, but their secret marinade gives it a uniquely delicious taste.
The marinade, the taste of which is a perfectly savory blend of sweet and spicy, is made directly by the owner.

Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

455.2M 2016-12-16

25, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.

Chungmu Hoetjip (raw fish restaurant) (충무횟집)

467.3M 2020-12-04

27, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-8563

It is a safe seafood certified store that supplies and sells fresh seafood. A sliced raw fish specialty restaurant located in Jung-gu, Busan. The representative menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

CheongKwanJang - Donggwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동광)

477.4M 2024-04-18

133-1, Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Busan Jokbal (부산족발)

513.4M 2024-03-15

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
051-245-5359

Busan Jokbal is a famous jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant in the Jokbal Alley near the Gukje Market. Its signature dish is naengchae jokbal (chilled braised pigs' feet salad), chilled braised pigs' feet tossed in sauce, which also serves as one of the defining dishes of Nampo-dong Food Street. The salad is a flavorful combination of braised pigs' feet, fresh cucumbers, jellyfish, and mustard sauce.

Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

517.4M 2020-02-18

33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-3670

Ihasi boasts high-quality, handmade chopsticks that use only natural wooden materials and varnishes. Only natural lacquer is used for the part of the chopsticks that touches the mouth.

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