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Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

8.1Km    2016-12-16

25, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.

Keunjip (큰집식당)

Keunjip (큰집식당)

8.1Km    2020-02-07

19, Junggu-ro 24beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-3320

Located in Gukje Market near Gwangbok-ro Road in the heart of Busan, Keunjip restaurant is quite accessible; but it is a little difficult for first-time visitors to locate the exact entrance. The restaurant serves a vareity of jjim (steamed food) dishes and hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote).

The most popular menu is the bulgogijjim (stewed bulgogi) served with tasty gejang (marinated crab), kimchi, nutritious toran (taro dishes), and 10 other side dishes. Another delicacy is Keunjip's haemuljjim (spicy stewed seafood), filled with shrimp, octopus, clams, and more seafood and served with kongnamul (bean sprouts).

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

8.1Km    2024-03-20

56-14, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3314

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon is a restaurant near BIFF Square that serves milmyeon (wheat noodles). Milmyeon (wheat noodles), a folk dish of Busan, refers to noodles made with starch and flour. The yellowish noodles are chewy and plain in taste, perfect as accompaniments to the chilled clear soup with a sheet of ice on top. Nearby tourist sites include Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

8.1Km    2024-03-06

Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth. 

Gukje Market (국제시장)

8.1Km    2025-04-15

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Venus - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비너스 광복)

Venus - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비너스 광복)

8.1Km    2024-04-23

1, Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Urigeulbang (우리글방)

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

8.1Km    2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Kakao Friends Busan Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 부산 플래그십 스토어)

Kakao Friends Busan Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 부산 플래그십 스토어)

8.1Km    2021-03-17

62, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-256-0815

Kakao Friends Busan Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related to Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, Con, and other characters from Kakao through creative home and office supplies, jewelry, stationery, kitchenware, toys, and much more. All products are designed with adorable characters that are sure to brighten your day.

Yennal Omakjip (옛날오막집)

Yennal Omakjip (옛날오막집)

8.1Km    2017-02-08

26, Daeyeong-ro 74beon-gil, Seo-gu,Busan
+82-51-243-6973

Having been in the business for 30 years, Yennal Omakjip is Busan's oldest restaurant specializing in grilled beef tripe.

Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui Nampo(맛찬들왕소금구이 남포)

Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui Nampo(맛찬들왕소금구이 남포)

8.1Km    2020-12-29

25-1 Nampo-dong 2(i)-ga Jung-gu Busan
+82-51-242-3709

You can enjoy the best meat aged for 14 days. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Busan.