Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market is one of the largest traditional markets in Korea, and is famous for its high-quality silk products, linen sheets, and handmade goods. The old clothes gallery in the market has become a very popular attraction among young people and wholesalers looking for unique vintage fashion. The market has more than 100 year of history, and its origin can be traced back to the establishment of the Gwangjang Corporation in 1905 which was established for the purpose of restoring Korean sovereignty during the Japanese occupation period, and at that time, the traditional Korean markets were just temporary markets that were held periodically every few days, while the Gwangjang market was the first A perpetual market that opens every day.