Seochon Neighborhood and Tongin Market in Seoul, South Korea

May 30, 2021 | Market, Neighborhood, South Korea - Seoul Area

Seochon is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Jongno-gu in northern Seoul, South Korea. It translates as “west village” as it is west of the Gyeongbok Palace. Tongin Market is a traditional market in Seochon. Established in 1941, the market originally catered for local needs.

Seochon: 28-1 Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tongin Market: 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seochon

A modern art gallery in the middle of traditional houses.

To a larger street

Tongin Market in Seochon