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Introduction

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.



Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.
Telephone

🗺 Location

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-366-0884
Opening Day
Invalid date
Business Hours
03:00-21:00 (Shops selling manufactured goods open 09:00)
Parking Facility
Available (paid parking)
Closed
April-September: First and third Sunday of the month / October-March: Open all months
Restrooms
Available
Sale Items
Skate, dried fish, whole chicken, clothing, furniture, curtains, etc.
Scale
Total floor area: 10,563 ㎡ / Building area: 1,253 ㎡ (4 structures)