Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

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As one of the first public markets in Korea, it earned the nickname 'Bupyeong Kkangtong Market' after it began selling canned goods from US military bases following the Korean War.

Audio guide4 stories · about 5 min
Address48, Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-이범수 · 공공누리 제1유형

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As one of the first public markets in Korea, it earned the nickname 'Bupyeong Kkangtong Market' after it began selling canned goods from US military bases following the Korean War. It is full of traditional foods such as fish cake and fried tofu bags that boast a deep taste matching its long history, and in the evening, a night market opens where you can taste foods from all over the world under colorful lights. Along with Gukje Market right next to it, it is a place where you can feel the vibrant energy of Busan, captivating travelers with different charms during both day and night.

Discover the real face of Busan in this place where various sights and foods coexist.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 5 min

  • IntroThe Market of Canned Goods and Dokkaebi56 sec
  • StoryThe Beginning of the First Public Market in 1915about 2 min
  • StoryBibimdangmyeon: The Noodles That Eased the Hunger of Refugeesabout 1 min
  • StoryFrom Dokkaebi Market to the First Night Marketabout 1 min
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