Namdaemun Market is one of the oldest traditional markets in Korea, located in the heart of Seoul. It started in 1414 during the Joseon Dynasty as a Sijeon (traditional daily stores) supervised by the royal court, and boasts a history of over 600 years. Namdaemun Market laid the foundation for commerce in 1897 as the first modern daily market. Namdaemun Market suffered several fire accidents, but quickly recovered and developed into an important commercial center. For a long time, it has been the best and largest market in Korea, where merchants and consumers gather from all over the country, including Seoul.

The number of people visiting Namdaemun Market reaches an average of 300,000 per day. It is located close to major buildings such as Shinsegae Department Store and the Bank of Korea, and is adjacent to tourist attractions such as Myeong-dong, Namsan Mountain Tower, and Namsan Hanok Village, making it one of the most visited attractions by tourists. In particular, they distribute various products like there is a saying, “If you can’t find it in Namdaemun Market, you can’t find it anywhere in Seoul.” it sells more than 1,700 types of products necessary for daily life at low and reasonable prices, including clothing, textile products, household items, folk crafts, food, imported goods, miscellaneous goods, and accessories. There are about 10,000 stores in the market, and retailers from all over the country pick up items to sell.

Eatery Alley (a street full of things to eat) of Namdaemun Market is famous as a place where you can taste Korean street food and traditional food. You can enjoy representative Korean foods such as tteokbokki, hotteok, soondae, and bindaetteok. Namdaemun Market is full of life with its traditional appearance and modern shopping space. Every year, numerous tourists visit here to experience Korea's traditional market culture and enjoy a variety of products and foods. When you visit Namdaemun Market, you can have a special experience you can feel Korea's past and present at the same time.