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A narrow daytime lane of basket, craft and household-goods stalls inside Daegu Seomun Market
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Food & cafés · Jung-gu · Daegu

Seomun Market

서문시장

A major traditional market where daytime trading is separate from the night-market programme. This audited pin marks the official market address; save the exact building or lane and verify merchant hours, allergens, price and payment. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Jung-gu · Daegu
Transit
Korean map search · 대구광역시 중구 큰장로26길 45 대구 서문시장
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionJung-gu · Daegu
    Korean map search대구광역시 중구 큰장로26길 45 대구 서문시장
    Night-market hoursFri–Sat 7:00–11:30 PM · Sun 7:00–10:30 PM

    Seasonal, weather, event and merchant notices can override the published programme.

    Closure boundaryCore market: first and third Sundays · night market: Monday–Thursday

    A restaurant or independent shop can keep a different holiday.

    Correct destination45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu · 053-710-6353

    Save the exact building or lane because the market contains thousands of shops.

    Exact arrival45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil · official Seomun Market address

    The audited coordinate marks the market complex, not a reserved stall, food lane or night-market booth.

    TransitDaegu Metro Line 3 · Seomun Market Station

    Use the station exit closest to the selected market section rather than crossing the whole complex.

    Vendor boundaryPrices, queues, cards, returns and preparation fees belong to each shop

    VISITKOREA lists cards accepted at market level, but confirm with the merchant before ordering or alteration work.

    Allergen checkFlat dumplings, noodles, pancakes and fried foods can contain wheat, soy, egg or shared-oil cross-contact

    Show the Korean allergy card to the chosen vendor.

    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows a real narrow daytime lane of craft, basket and household-goods stalls

    It does not depict every building, the textile centre, food alleys or the night market.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

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

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Use the daytime-market window

      The current guide lists these core hours but says individual shop hours vary. Choose the building, lane or food section before arrival.

    2. 02
      Treat the night market as a separate programme

      The current listing gives Friday–Saturday 7:00–11:30 PM and Sunday 7:00–10:30 PM. It is not a promise that every daytime shop remains open.

    3. 03
      Expect the core-market closure

      The published closure and individual shop holidays can differ. The night market also lists Monday–Thursday as closed.

    MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is Seomun Market open every Sunday?

    No. The current guide lists the first and third Sundays as core-market closures, while individual shops and the night market follow their own schedules.

    Does the night market start when the daytime market closes?

    Only on its announced Friday–Sunday evenings. It is a separate programme and does not mean every daytime shop remains open.

    Does the market photograph show the night market?

    No. It shows a real daytime craft and household-goods lane; night vendors and food stalls require a separate current programme check.

    Are the operating details for Seomun Market live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 9, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again 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.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Seomun Market

    A major traditional market where daytime trading is separate from the night-market programme. This audited pin marks the official market address; save the exact building or lane and verify merchant hours, allergens, price and payment. 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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    TRAVEL KNOWLEDGE DOCUMENT

    Seomun Market

    서문시장A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A major traditional market where daytime trading is separate from the night-market programme. This audited pin marks the official market address; save the exact building or lane and verify merchant hours, allergens, price and payment. 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

    RegionJung-gu · Daegu
    Korean map search대구광역시 중구 큰장로26길 45 대구 서문시장
    Market hours9:00 AM–6:00 PM · varies by shop
    Night-market hoursFri–Sat 7:00–11:30 PM · Sun 7:00–10:30 PMSeasonal, weather, event and merchant notices can override the published programme.
    Closure boundaryCore market: first and third Sundays · night market: Monday–ThursdayA restaurant or independent shop can keep a different holiday.
    Correct destination45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu · 053-710-6353Save the exact building or lane because the market contains thousands of shops.
    Exact arrival45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil · official Seomun Market addressThe audited coordinate marks the market complex, not a reserved stall, food lane or night-market booth.
    TransitDaegu Metro Line 3 · Seomun Market StationUse the station exit closest to the selected market section rather than crossing the whole complex.
    Vendor boundaryPrices, queues, cards, returns and preparation fees belong to each shopVISITKOREA lists cards accepted at market level, but confirm with the merchant before ordering or alteration work.
    Allergen checkFlat dumplings, noodles, pancakes and fried foods can contain wheat, soy, egg or shared-oil cross-contactShow the Korean allergy card to the chosen vendor.
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows a real narrow daytime lane of craft, basket and household-goods stallsIt does not depict every building, the textile centre, food alleys or the night market.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Daegu Seomun Market and Night Market current guideChecked September 9, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final 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 · 대구광역시 중구 큰장로26길 45 대구 서문시장Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Opening hours
    9:00 AM–6:00 PM · varies by shopChecked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Closure or relocation
    Core market: first and third Sundays · night market: Monday–Thursday A restaurant or independent shop can keep a different holiday.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      9:00 AM–6:00 PM

      Use the daytime-market window

      The current guide lists these core hours but says individual shop hours vary. Choose the building, lane or food section before arrival.

    2. 02
      Friday–Sunday evenings

      Treat the night market as a separate programme

      The current listing gives Friday–Saturday 7:00–11:30 PM and Sunday 7:00–10:30 PM. It is not a promise that every daytime shop remains open.

    3. 03
      First and third Sundays

      Expect the core-market closure

      The published closure and individual shop holidays can differ. The night market also lists Monday–Thursday as closed.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Choose daytime shopping or the evening food programme first; trying to infer one from the other creates avoidable closed-shop visits.
    • Save the Korean shop name and a meeting point because similarly numbered buildings and dense aisles are easy to confuse.
    • Confirm total price, portion, alteration or packing time and card acceptance before a vendor begins preparing food or goods.
    • Search “대구광역시 중구 큰장로26길 45 대구 서문시장” 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 audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is Seomun Market open every Sunday?

    No. The current guide lists the first and third Sundays as core-market closures, while individual shops and the night market follow their own schedules.

    Does the night market start when the daytime market closes?

    Only on its announced Friday–Sunday evenings. It is a separate programme and does not mean every daytime shop remains open.

    Does the market photograph show the night market?

    No. It shows a real daytime craft and household-goods lane; night vendors and food stalls require a separate current programme check.

    Are the operating details for Seomun Market live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 9, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again 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.

    7. Sources and revision history

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