Gukje Market

국제시장

This is a representative traditional market filled with Busan's history and life, which was formed when refugees began selling goods to make a living during the Korean War.

Audio guide4 stories · about 5 min
AddressArea of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-이병현 · 공공누리 제1유형

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This is a representative traditional market filled with Busan's history and life, which was formed when refugees began selling goods to make a living during the Korean War. The alleys are filled like a maze with stores selling all kinds of goods, such as clothing, kitchenware, and electronic products, to the extent that there is a saying, 'It has everything except what it doesn't have'. It became even more famous as the background of the movie 'Ode to My Father', and along with the nearby Bupyeong Kkangtong Market and Jagalchi Market, it is considered a must-visit course for a trip to the original downtown of Busan.

Walk through the lively market alleys and enjoy various things to see and eat.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 5 min

  • IntroThe Secret of the Old Books in the Bundles34 sec
  • StoryGlobal Goods Gathered in a Sinchang-dong Empty Lotabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Refugee Trail in the Song Be Strong, Geum-soonabout 1 min
  • StoryAlleys Rebuilt from the Ashes of 1953about 1 min
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