Jagalchi Market, Fish market in Busan, South Korea.
Description
Jagalchi Market is a modern fish market building with multiple levels filled with tanks of living marine creatures. Around the outside, additional stalls display the day's catch directly from local fishing boats.
History
The market began in the 1940s when women started selling catches from the nearby port. Over time it grew into South Korea's largest seafood trading center.
Culture
Women vendors here are known for their friendly approach and enjoy showing visitors how to pick the freshest fish. You can watch customers select their favorite specimens from tanks and have them prepared on the spot.
Practical
The market is located near the harbor and is easy to reach by public transport. The best time to visit is early morning when the largest selection of fresh products is available.
Did you know?
Small restaurants operate on the lower levels where the seafood you just bought can be prepared for you. This makes it possible to truly take the catch from water to table.
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