Established in 1414, this market is the oldest and largest traditional
market in Korea. More than 1,250 shops and stalls line the alleyways in
a 10 acre area, selling vegetables, clothes, tableware, crafts, fresh-cut
flowers and ginseng, among other things. Since each small shop does its
own manufacturing, prices can be10-20% lower than in other shopping areas.
It is also a world-famous shopping paradise and an attraction that tourists
should not miss. At Namdaemun, a great deal of effort has been made to
foster a tourist-friendly atmosphere. Information is available for local
residents and tourists and free interpretation services (both in English
and in Japanese) are readily offered to foreign tourists. SUBWAY : Hoehyeon Station(LINE
4) or City Hall Station(LINE 1 OR2) BUS : 103, 104, 105, 108, 143, 151, 152, 163, 261, 262,
263, 300, 371, 401, 406, 500, 501, 503, 504, 505, 604, 700, 701, 704 TELEPHONE : +82 (0)2 752 5728 (ENGLISH, JAPANESE) Vistors
can get travel information and interpretation guide service in English
and Japanese for free. SERVICE HOURS : HOURS VARY BY SHOPS, in general - wholesale
market : midnight to 6:00 am - retail market : 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, The
formal market is closed on Sundays, but street stalls may still operate
in front of closed shop entrances. Consumer Protection Center (Located in the market) :
+82 (0)2 752-5728
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