Gukje Market
| Gukje Market | |
 | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 국제시장 |
| Hanja | 國際市場 |
| Revised Romanization | Gukje Sijang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kukche Sijang |
Gukje Market (Korean: 국제시장) or Nampodong International Market is a market in Sinchang-dong, Jung District, Busan, South Korea.[1] It opens from 9:30am to 7:30pm.
The market developed in the 1950s, during the Korean War. Busan (then associated with the Pusan Perimeter), was a hub for refugees escaping the war. There, refugees set up stalls to sell goods and make a living. Of particular popularity was imported or foreign goods, which were generally forbidden for Koreans to own, let alone sell.[2]
The market sells a diverse array of goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing.[2]
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References
- ^ Cha, Frances (July 29, 2013). "Best of Busan: What to do in Korea's 'second city'". CNN. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- ^ a b "Gukje Market (국제시장) : VISITKOREA". Gukje Market (국제시장). Retrieved 2023-09-22.
External links
- Jung District - Gukje Market (in Korean)
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