Namdaemun Market
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Namdaemun Market is a large market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, which means "Great Southern Gate," and was the main southern gate to the old city. The location of the market is within a 10 minute walk from Seoul metropolitan station and can be easily reached by subway. Namdaemun market is one of the oldest continually running markets in South Korea, and it is the largest retail market in Seoul.[1]. The streets where the market is located were build a in a time when the city wasn't yet flooded with cars, so the market itself is not accesible by car. The main way to transport things to and from the market is either by motorcycle or on the backs of pedlars. It occupies many city blocks, which are blocked off from most car traffic due to the prevalence of parking congestion in the area. The market can be accessed by subway or bus. Much of the market is outside, but there are also many stores which line the streets. Many retailers buy their items, particularly clothing, at wholesale prices at Namdaemun, to resell in their own stores in other cities. Namdaemun is a popular tourist attraction, but most of the customers are Korean. Gallery
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