Gyeongsangnam-do(Hadong-gun)

Hwagae Market, which appears as the setting in Kim Dongri's novel, "Yeokma" (meaning "Stagecoach"), has a beneficial location on the border of Yeongho-nam and Gyeongsangnam-do, allowing it to easy access to seafood and salt from the southern coast, grains from the plains of Honam, wild vegetables and herbs from the foot of Jirisan Mountain and its lumber trading center. You could count the number of markets of that scale in Korea on one hand.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Experience the bounty of the sea at Masan Fish Market, located in the beautiful region of North Gyeongsang in South Korea. Recognized for its flavorful seafood, Masan is home to this bustling marketplace that boasts over 200 vendors. Whether it's luxury fish or the humble mackerel and pollock that adorn the tables of everyday families, this market offers a diverse range of freshly-caught seafood straight from the southern coastline. Furthermore, Masan offers its own unique flavors in the form of salted and dried fish. Using local, fresh seafood, these delicacies have gained popularity among visitors. Immerse yourself in the essence of Masan at affordable prices. The pinnacle of the Masan Fish Market experience is the highly anticipated 'Masan Fish Market Festival'. This annual event attracts a multitude of visitors who come to enjoy the seafood while sharing the joy of the festival with the locals. Embark on a journey to Masan, a treasure trove of the sea in South Korea, and prepare to be mesmerized by the taste and vibrant colors of its seafood. A trip to Masan and the Masan Fish Market is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored. Be welcomed by an array of flavorful seafood eager to be savored. The Masan Fish Market, a place where you can experience the flavors and culture of Masan, South Korea, should definitely be on your travel bucket list.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Burim Market is a representative landmark of Changwon City. This market is mostly known to specialize in wedding products, traditional Korean garments (hanbok), and ceremony-related foods and items.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

With almost 400 years of history, Tongyeong Jungang Market is a popular tourist spot in the city of Tongyeong, attracting tourists during weekends and even on weekdays. The market is located next to Dongpirang Village. In front of the market is Gangguan Port where a turtle ship (geobukseon) and fishing boats are docked. The spacious cultural venue called Munhwa Madang is quite reminiscent of Byeongseon Madang, a place for anchoring or mooring warships in the past. As the market is located close to the coastline, fresh fish and dried fish make up a huge part of the market's offerings. Here, visitors can also find mother-of-pearl inlaid wares, quilted products, and rice cakes.      


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

Located in Gyeongsangnam-do Changwon-si, the Lotte Department Store Changwon Branch offers a refined shopping structure with various convenience facilities, a high sense in fashion, and a cultural atmosphere that presents over 2 million Korean brand name and imported luxury brand products. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.


Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

The Shinsegae Department Store Masan Branch, located in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, houses a wine refinery, Crystal Skincare, a member’s lounge, a golf specialty hall, and more. The Masan branch also offers high-quality services along with delivery services on its grocery floor, a large and clean cultural center, customer rest area, and a gift-wrap corner. Hours of operation are from 10:30am to 8:00pm daily, and until 8:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The restaurants on the 8th floor are open from 10:30am to 9:00pm and are closed for one day of the month.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

About hundred years ago, the "Cheongju Eupseong Fortress" existed in the middle what is today's Cheongju-si. The fortress had two main gates connecting its northern and southern points, as well as a main avenue crossing the village formed inside the fortress. The name for this avenue, called Seongan-gil (literally 'road inside the fortress'), makes a clear statement as to the role it has served in the city throughout the decades.Geographically located in the heart of the city, the place still serves as the central commercial area of Cheongju, drawing in crowds of both young people and older residents. Being the top tourist attraction in the region, the city government designated the area as a 'car free street,' making it a pedestrian-friendly place for shopping and meandering. Only registered and shipping vehicles can enter the area, but only in the morning until noon. After that time, all vehicular access is prohibited.With its popular attractions, such as the Rodeo shopping district, the iron flagpole of Yongdusa Temple Site, as well as other major department stores, movie theaters, and recreational parks, Seongan-gil is a favorite gathering place for residents of Cheongju.


Chungcheongnam-do(Geumsan-gun)

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market and shopping center.Products here are 20-50% cheaper than elsewhere. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting at 2am. The Geumsan Ginseng Town is a 9-story ginseng and herbal medicine department store situated within the Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market. It offers ginseng and herbal medicine at remarkably affordable prices.


Chungcheongnam-do(Cheonan-si)

The Galleria Department Store Cheonan Branch is located in Cheonan-si Sinbu-dong and stands at five stories tall. As a leader of the shopping cultures in the Cheonan area, the Galleria Department Store provides only the highest quality goods and friendly services in its selection of groceries, fashion goods, and brand-name domestic and imported goods. The department store is open all year round from 10:30am to 8:00pm during weekdays and until 8:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.


Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

The Ganggyeong Traditional Salted Fish Market is one of the largest markets of its kind in Korea. Shop owners in Ganggyeong are renowned for making undeniably great-tasting products and are skilled at distinguishing the good ones from the bad. Hence, the best salted fish products are known to be from Ganggyeong. The Yeomcheon-ri province of Ganggyeong is where merchants distribute enormous supplies of salted fish, such as salted shrimps and yellow corvinas, to the rest of the nation. The trade of salted shrimps from these regions makes up half the entire salted shrimp market in Korea. The Traditional Salted Fish Market becomes crowded from mid-June to the end of November, just before the Kimjang season (season for preparing kimchi for the winter). During this busy season, the market bustles with wholesalers, shop owners, and housewives in search of delicious salted fish. From early August to early December as many as 250 drums of salted fish are sold. Also, the Ganggyeong Traditional Salted Fish Festival which is held every year, is well worth a visit.