Market Tour

Busan

Originally formed in the late 19th century, it became a lifeline during the Korean War. Women whose husbands were away at war or lost began selling fish here to support their families, giving birth to the legendary "Jagalchi Ajimae". It is Korea’s largest seafood market. The name "Jagalchi" comes from jagal (gravel), as the area was once a gravel beach. Gukje Market: Following the liberation of Korea in 1945, people began trading goods left behind by the Japanese. During the Korean War, it grew exponentially as refugees traded US military supplies and smuggled goods. Bupyeong Kkangtong Market: Its nickname "Kkangtong" (Tin Can) originated from the abundance of canned goods sold here, which were sourced from US military bases during and after the war.