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Food & cafés · Yongsan-gu · Seoul

Itaewon Market

이태원시장

A small market lane embedded in Itaewon's international shopping district, historically associated with clothing, leather goods, tailoring and souvenirs; every shop sets its own hours and prices, so compare quality and alterations, confirm the final amount and card use before purchase, and use transit because the surrounding streets are busy and parking is limited. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Yongsan-gu · Seoul
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Itaewon Market · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionYongsan-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search이태원시장
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centre

    Use a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.

    Mobility checkAisles, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance; verify the usable route on arrival.

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    Haebangchon Village

    A steep hillside neighbourhood below Namsan shaped by post-liberation settlement, narrow residential lanes and a changing mix of cafes, workshops and international restaurants; public streets are always accessible, but this is a lived-in area with difficult slopes and limited parking, so use transit, keep noise low, avoid photographing homes and save exact businesses before climbing.

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    Yongsan Family Park

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    About Itaewon Market

    A small market lane embedded in Itaewon's international shopping district, historically associated with clothing, leather goods, tailoring and souvenirs; every shop sets its own hours and prices, so compare quality and alterations, confirm the final amount and card use before purchase, and use transit because the surrounding streets are busy and parking is limited. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Itaewon Market

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Traveler tips
    4. 4Nearby places
    5. 5Frequently asked questions
    6. 6Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A small market lane embedded in Itaewon's international shopping district, historically associated with clothing, leather goods, tailoring and souvenirs; every shop sets its own hours and prices, so compare quality and alterations, confirm the final amount and card use before purchase, and use transit because the surrounding streets are busy and parking is limited. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionYongsan-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search이태원시장
    Official starting pointVISITKOREA · Itaewon MarketRecheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centreUse a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.
    Mobility checkAisles, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance; verify the usable route on arrival.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 이태원시장Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Itaewon Market · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Traveler tips

    • Search “이태원시장” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Vendors set their own hours, prices and payment methods; read the current menu and confirm the total before ordering.
    • The catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.

    4. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

    Gyeongnidan-gil

    A sloped dining and cafe corridor between Noksapyeong and Namsan, with independent venues spreading into side lanes; the street itself is always open but businesses change quickly and keep individual hours, so check recent listings, reservation or queue rules, menu prices and the uphill return route instead of relying on an old restaurant roundup.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Haebangchon Village

    A steep hillside neighbourhood below Namsan shaped by post-liberation settlement, narrow residential lanes and a changing mix of cafes, workshops and international restaurants; public streets are always accessible, but this is a lived-in area with difficult slopes and limited parking, so use transit, keep noise low, avoid photographing homes and save exact businesses before climbing.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Yongsan Family Park

    A free green park beside the National Museum of Korea with lawns, ponds, sculptures and level walking paths on a former golf-course site; the park is always open and parking is available nearby, but museum traffic and seasonal maintenance affect access, so choose the correct entrance and treat ponds and wildlife as protected rather than recreational play areas.

    Check live transit before combining

    5. Frequently asked questions

    Are the operating details for Itaewon Market live?

    No fixed hour or price is copied into this catalogue record. Open the official source and a live Korean map on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    6. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Itaewon Market · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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