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Over 76 years, this Namdaemun diner has mastered the art of Korean oxtail soup

Jinjujip has built a loyal following with its rich oxtail soup, preserving a three-generation legacy in Seoul’s fish-focused Namdaemun Market.

2026.6.16

An arcade modeled after the eaves of hanok, or traditional Korean houses, is seen over Namdaemun Market in this photo provided by Seoul Metropolitan Government [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul's historic Namdaemun Market to receive major facelift as competitiveness wanes

Seoul's Namdaemun Market is set for a major redevelopment with the goal of transforming it into a “global heritage traditional market" under a plan announced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday.

2025.11.17

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Counterfeit hats sold at Dongdaemun Saebit Market in Jongno District, central Seoul, in a photo provided by the city government on Tuesday. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Dangerously high levels of toxic metals found in counterfeit products in Seoul

High levels of toxic heavy metals, over five thousand times above safety standards, were found in counterfeit products sold in Seoul.

2024.7.30

An empty street in Namdaemun Market, central Seoul, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Small business owners struggle despite slightly relaxed rules

With Level 2.5 social distancing measures extended for another two weeks, small business owners continue to struggle as customers remain reluctant to drink or dine outside their homes.

2021.1.18

Relief on the way

A street in Namdaemun Market in Jung District, central Seoul, is unusually empty and quiet on Tuesday.

2020.12.15

‘Tis the season to social distance

A street in Namdaemun Market in Jung District, central Seoul, remains empty on Wednesday. According to business owners running a store selling Christmas decorations, sales so far this year are only about one-tenth of sales of past years.

2020.12.9

Empty

Amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Namdaemun Market in Jung District, central Seoul, is unusually quiet and empty during lunch hour on Monday.

2020.9.7

Namdaemun Market in Jung-district, central Seoul, is filled with grocery shoppers Thursday, two days after emergency disaster funding was distributed by the central government. Relief grants can only be used in traditional markets and local businesses. [YONHAP]

Bustling marketplace

Namdaemun Market in central Seoul, is filled with grocery shoppers Thursday, two days after emergency disaster funding was distributed by the central government. Relief grants can only be used in traditional markets and local businesses.

2020.5.14