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Stop for lunch in the market’s food section. Check menus and prices before ordering; stalls do not necessarily share the same opening hours.

Gwangjang Market, Jongno, Seoul, South Korea

Check current visiting hours and closed days with the official source.

Outdoor visit free

Walk through the stalls before choosing what to eat. Sharing small portions such as bindaetteok and gimbap lets you try different flavours. Food stalls and other shops may keep different hours, so plan shopping expectations accordingly.

Plan around the weather and the visiting programme.

1–1.5 hours

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