Gumi-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

The Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market takes place in Donghae, and is the largest fifth-day market in Gangwon. The market takes place on days ending in a 3 or an 8. The market began in 1796, and has grown to its current large size. Over 800 vendors sell everything from seafood to clothing and household goods. The market is just 1 kilometer away from Donghaehang Port, providing vendors with the freshest fish. Other local produce available here include mushrooms, foods made with buckwheat, and son kalguksu (house-made noodle soup).

Every 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th of each month

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1796

Varies by shop (All shops open days ending in 3 or 8)

Available, free

N/A (Open all year round)

Public restrooms available

Hemp cloth, medicinal herbs, squid, seaweed, seafood, etc.

The area of Bukpyeong-dong, Donghae-si (13,223.14 ㎡)