Daejeon Jungang Market
Daejeon Jungang Market is a large marketplace in the city center with five distinct sections, each offering different goods such as seafood, herbs, clothing, and food. The stalls are arranged in rows and stretch from near the train station to the banks of the Daejeoncheon Stream.
The market originated in the early 1900s near the railway and became an important trading place for merchants and farmers. After the Korean War, it relocated to its current location and grew into the region's main shopping center through the 1980s before declining as modern supermarkets emerged.
The market serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors connect through shopping, food, and conversation with vendors. Different sections like the seafood and herbal streets reflect how traditional shopping practices remain central to daily life in Daejeon.
The location is easy to reach by train and has parking nearby, allowing visitors to arrive comfortably. Wear comfortable shoes since there is much to explore and you will walk considerable distances.
The location has long been known for its wedding clothing scene, with many shops selling and renting traditional hanbok at affordable prices compared to department stores. An older restaurant called Hamkyeongdo has served thick bone broth soup for years, valued by regular customers for its deep, rich flavor.
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