Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market Explained

Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market is a covered traditional market in Jeju City, Jeju Province, South Korea. It is the largest and oldest extant permanent traditional market in Jeju.^{[1] [2]}

The market was established after the end of the Japanese colonial period.^[3] It was destroyed in a fire in March 1954, and rebuilt in its current location under the same name. It is one of the most popular traditional markets in Jeju, and is known for its fresh seafood.

It sells a variety of goods, including street food, souvenirs, hallabong mandarins, and seafood.^[4] There is a Dongmun Night Market in the back of the market that has food truck–style vendors.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market . 2023-12-23 . www.visitjeju.net . ko.
2. News: 김 . 은경 . 2018-01-02 . [전통시장이 살면, 한국이 산다] ⓺전주남부시장 vs 제주동문시장연합 ]. . 2020-07-26.
3. Web site: Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market (동문재래시장) . 2023-12-23 . Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market (동문재래시장) . en.
4. Web site: Elder . Duncan . 2022-11-20 . Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market . 2023-12-23 . Inside Jeju . en-US.