Tongin Market

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Located in the quiet Seochon, west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market is a place where long history and unique charm coexist.

Audio guide4 stories · about 4 min
Address18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-마이픽쳐스 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Located in the quiet Seochon, west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market is a place where long history and unique charm coexist. The specialty here is undoubtedly the 'Yeopjeon Dosirak', offering a special experience where you buy old brass coins called yeopjeon, roam around the market, and directly pick and choose the side dishes you want for your lunchbox. The savory Gireum Tteokbokki (oil tteokbokki), sizzled in oil, is also an unmissable delicacy.

Stroll through the lively market alleys and feel the warm-hearted daily life of Seoul through the merchants' warm hospitality and delicious food.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 4 min

  • IntroThe Taste of Filling a Meal Tray with Brass Coins43 sec
  • StoryAn Alley That Began as a 1941 Public Marketabout 1 min
  • StoryGrandmother Maengssi's Tteokbokki on a Cast-Iron Pan41 sec
  • StoryA 5-Story Apartment Built on the Public Market Siteabout 1 min
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