Dongnae Market (Korean: 동래시장; Hanja: 東萊市場) is a historic traditional market in Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. It has operated since the Joseon period.[1]
| Coordinates | 35°12′14″N 129°05′09″E / 35.2038°N 129.0859°E |
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| Address | 14 Dongnaesijang-gil, Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea |
The earliest known written attestation to the market is in the 1770 text Tonggungmunhŏnbigo.[1][2] A wooden building was constructed for it in 1930.[1] The market was moved again in June 1937, to its current location.[2] A wooden building for it was destroyed in a fire on December 22, 1968. A reinforced concrete building was made for it on August 6, 1970.[1] The market was seen as a major place of business in Busan until the 1990s, when a number of supermarkets and malls moved into the area. It waned in influence afterwards.[2] It was renovated in 2002; air conditioning, heating, and a parking lot were installed for the market.[1]
The market currently occupies a two-floor building.[1][2] It has an area of 3,666 m2 (39,460 sq ft). It has 346 stores. The first floor sells various foods, including seafood, vegetables, and fruits. The second floor has restaurants and household goods. All merchants in the market are reportedly part of a market cooperative.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g 노, 정구. 동래 시장(東萊市場) - 부산역사문화대전. Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ a b c d 100년 역사 부산 최초 시장 … 부산경남 물산 집결지 명성. 부산시보. Busan Metropolian Government. 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
External links
edit- Tourist information (in English)