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Gukje Market

국제시장

Nampo-dong, Busan · 부산

Film

Ode to My Father

The film follows one family running a shop in this market.

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A vast market that grew out of goods traded by refugees during the Korean War, now six districts of clothing, tools, textiles and food stalls in one grid.

Why it’s worth it

The 2014 film Ode to My Father is set in this market and made it a place of pilgrimage for Korean families. The Kkotbunine shop from the film is still marked.

CategoryFood
AreaNampo-dong
Hours09:00–20:00 · closed first & third Sunday
Typical spend
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