Sokcho Tourist & Fish Market
Sokcho's signature traditional market, bringing together seafood fresh from the East Sea, specialties of Gangwon's Yeongdong region, and famous local eats such as dakgangjeong (sweet & crispy fried chicken) and sundae (Korean sausage) under one roof. Named one of Korea's top 10 tourist markets, it draws crowds of travelers and is a must on any Sokcho–Goseong itinerary.
Markets at a glance
One of Korea's Top 10 Tourist Markets
Selected as a tourist-oriented traditional market that travelers make a point of visiting.
Canopy — no worries about rain or snow
A modernization project added a canopy roof, so it is pleasant to browse regardless of the weather.
350-space parking lot
Shopping gets you parking vouchers for free parking (see conditions below).
Basement raw fish center
On B1, pick a live fish and have it served as raw fish right away.
Floor guide and alleys
The main building's shops are divided by product on each floor, and outside, alleys continue by product type.
Basement level 1
Dried seafood · jeotgal (salted seafood) · raw fish center
For eating raw fish or buying jeotgal (salted seafood) and dried seafood
1F
Fabrics · Vegetables · Food
Snacks like dakgangjeong and sundae, plus grocery shopping
2F
Clothing · Accessories · Shoes
Household goods and clothing
Chicken Shop Alley
An alley lined with Sokcho dakgangjeong (sweet & crispy fried chicken) shops. Besides crispy, sweet-and-spicy dakgangjeong, they also sell fresh chicken and native Korean chicken.
Sundae Alley
A food alley where you can have squid sundae, Abai sundae (North Korean-style sausage) and hot sundae gukbap (sausage soup with rice) all in one place.
Jeotgal & Fish Market Alley
An alley where you buy all kinds of jeotgal (salted seafood), great as side dishes, directly from vendors. You can taste before you choose.
Red Pepper Alley
An alley lined with chili powder shops, oil presses, mills and greengrocers — a good place to buy local produce.
Fruit & Vegetable Alley
An alley for good-value seasonal fruit, vegetables and farm produce.
Jungang Market shops
The main building's shops are divided by floor: seafood and dried fish in the basement, food and vegetables on the 1st floor, and clothing and sundries on the 2nd floor.
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Shops by business type
275 shops in total per the market guide map. Seafood, jeotgal (salted seafood), dried fish and raw fish restaurants alone number over 100.
Parking info
There is a large parking lot that can hold about 350 cars at once.
| Opening hours | 08:00 ~ 21:00 (free outside operating hours) |
|---|---|
| Free parking ticket | Spend 10,000 won or more at the market and the shop will give you a parking ticket. |
| Usage limit | 1 parking voucher = 30 minutes. Up to 2 vouchers (1 hour) per vehicle per day. |
| Valid until | Each voucher has an expiry date, so check before using it. |
| Without a parking voucher | Regular fees apply. |
| Reduced fee | 50% parking discount for vehicles of people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and compact cars |
| Lost parking voucher | If lost, the maximum daily fee will be charged. |
Good-to-know tips
- Dakgangjeong doesn't change much in taste even when cold, so many people buy it on the last day of their trip. Each shop has its own sauce, so comparing two or three is part of the fun.
- Choose your fish at the basement live fish center and it will be prepared on the spot. Prices vary by weight and preparation, so ask before ordering.
- Vouchers are based on purchase amount, so if you buy from several shops, check whether each shop will give you one.
- Parking lots and popular shops get crowded on weekends and holidays. Going in the morning or taking a city bus is easier.
Group visit inquiries can be made by email to the market. [email protected]
Other seafood markets worth visiting
Daepo Port Tourist & Fish Market대포항관광수산시장
A market made up of raw fish and seafood buildings (A–D) in front of Daepo Port and a fried seafood alley. Parking is available.