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Namdaemun Market 남대문시장

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Namdaemun Market (Korean: 남대문시장; Hanja: 南大門市場) is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. It is located next to Namdaemun, the main southern gate to the old city. The market is among the oldest extant markets in Korea, having opened during the Joseon period in 1414. The market's character, location, and size have all changed over time.

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Verified facts

Namdaemun Market (남대문시장) — verified Korean place / attraction. Est. 1954-03-01.

Details

• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Founded: 1414
• Period: Joseon
• Type: traditional market

Location

37.55944, 126.97742 · View on map →

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Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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Nearby verified spots

• Seoul Museum of Art · 0.6 km
• Global Village Folk Museum · 0.6 km
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• Simpson Memorial Hall of Ewha Girls' High School · 0.9 km
• Chohong Museum of Finance · 1.0 km

Distances from verified coordinates (Wikidata P625), great-circle.