Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Yeongcheon Market, formed near Dongnimmun in Seodaemun-gu in the 1960s, is a traditional market with over 50 years of history, once famous as Seoul's representative rice cake wholesale market. Located near a residential area, it is a representative alley-type traditional market in Seoul favored by local residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government designated the area around 38 Yeongcheon Market-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the 'Future Heritage of July' in 2021. It is a large-scale traditional market with approximately 198 stores in operation, known for selling various foods such as tteokbokki and twisted doughnuts.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
Seoulteukbyeolsi Seodaemungu Tongilro 189-1
Travel fit
Shopping · Seoul
