Experience Korea's Traditional Market Culture at Moran 5-day Market in Gyeonggi Province

If you’re looking to Korea’s authentic traditional market scene, Moran 5-day Market in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, is the place to be...

If you’re looking to Korea’s authentic traditional market scene, Moran 5-day Market in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, is the place to be!

Held every five days, this is Korea’s largest folk market bustling with local charm, vibrant energy, and a deep-rooted sense of tradition. It offers a unique experience where the past and present coexist in the middle of a modern city ✨

Moran 5-day Market stands out because of its impressive scale and the way it preserves the diversity and authenticity of traditional Korean marketplaces, right in the heart of the city. The market is divided into various sections, each offering its own delights:

 ✔︎ Agricultural Goods

From seasonal fruits like watermelon and peaches to fresh vegetables, garlic, peppers, and grains like rice and barley, you'll find farm-fresh produce in abundance.

✔︎ Clothing & Daily Goods

Browse through daily wear like t-shirts and pants, or pick up affordable and practical household items such as towels, underwear, and bedding.

✔︎ Flowers & Plants

Depending on the season, you’ll see an array of colorful blooms and potted plants that brighten the market with their natural beauty.

✔︎ Food

A designated food area serves a variety of Korean dishes including noodles (Kalguksu), red bean porridge (Patjuk), and more. Delicious, affordable, and satisfying!

With so many things to see, taste, and buy, the market is a feast for the senses.

Despite being an outdoor market, the environment is clean and well-organized, thanks to facilities like restrooms, rest areas, and even a small performance stage.

🚇 Take subway line 8 to Moran Station and use exit 5. Then you’ll find yourself right at the entrance of the market. Couldn’t be easier!

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📌 Tips for Your Visit

1. Come early in the morning for the widest variety and freshest picks.

2. Check market dates in advance!

As the name suggests, this market operates every 5 days—on dates ending in 4 or 9.

(That means: 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 29th of each month.) 😀

Whether you shop or just stroll, you’ll come away with rich memories of Korean culture. Visit Moran 5-day Market and experience a side of Korea that’s truly local and unforgettable. 

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Moran 5-day Market (모란민속5일장)

📍 68 Dunchon-daero, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

🔸 Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🔸 Admission: Free

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