Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

The Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market takes place in Donghae, and is the largest fifth-day market in Gangwon. The market takes place on days ending in a 3 or an 8. The market began in 1796, and has grown to its current large size. Over 800 vendors sell everything from seafood to clothing and household goods. The market is just 1 kilometer away from Donghaehang Port, providing vendors with the freshest fish. Other local produce available here include mushrooms, foods made with buckwheat, and son kalguksu (house-made noodle soup).

Scale

The area of Bukpyeong-dong, Donghae-si (13,223.14 ㎡)  

Items

Hemp cloth, medicinal herbs, squid, seaweed, seafood, etc.  

Market Day

Every 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th of each month  

Opening Day

1796  

Business Hours

Varies by shop (All shops open days ending in 3 or 8)  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available, free  

Restroom

Public restrooms available  

Inquiry/Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-522-1141