Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market (Korean: 광장시장), previously Dongdaemun Market (동대문시장), is a traditional street market in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000 employees in an area of 42,000 m2 (450,000 sq ft). Approximately 65,000 people visit the market each day.
| Gwangjang Market | |
|---|---|
Exterior and interior of market | |
| General information | |
| Address | 88 Changgyeonggung-ro |
| Town or city | Jongno District, Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37.570°N 126.999°E |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 42,000 m2 (450,000 sq ft) |
| Other information | |
| Number of stores | 5,000 |
| Public transit access | |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 광장시장 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gwangjang Sijang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kwangjang sichang |
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