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Gwangjang Market & Jongno 5-ga: what to see and do
A covered market over a century old, packed with food stalls, fabric shops and wholesale stores.
Known for
- Bindaetteok, mung bean pancakes fried on the spot
- Mayak gimbap, small rolls dipped in mustard sauce
- Yukhoe, Korean beef tartare, and knife-cut noodles
What to do
Sit at a stall counter, order bindaetteok and gimbap, and share. Then walk through the fabric and hanbok-cloth aisles.
Tip: Counter seats fill up fast, so go a little before the lunch or dinner rush.
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