Suwon Nammun Market Jeojatgeori
Recreating History


If Suwon Nammun Market brought happiness to your eyes, why not visit Motgal Global Market next? This market offers you a taste of history through Jeojatgeori, the street stores of the Joseon Dynasty, the last independent monarchy!

In 2017, under the global brand market development project, all the stores in the area were decorated with roof tiles and cheongsachorong, or traditional Korean lanterns in red and blue silk. So, the minute you enter the market, you are pleasantly transported back to the marketplace of 220 years ago. Though the scene seems straight out of the Joseon Dynasty, tourists can buy anything from tteokbokki, or spicy stir-fried rice cakes, and sundae, or blood sausage, to simple side dishes for dinner.

The most popular activity for tourists visiting Suwon Nammun Market is the “Gold Plating Handcraft!” In this gold plating activity, participants can draw simple sketches of their choice on items like shot glasses, chopsticks or canvas, then mount gold leaf on them. As gold signifies the nobility of kings and the wealth of merchants, “Gold Plating” is an activity prized by visitors to Suwon Nammun Market. Participants can take their “one and only in the world” souvenirs of Suwon Nammun Market back to their homes.

Now, what’s there to eat in Suwon Nammun Market? Sundae or blood sausage from Jidong Market! Fried chicken from Paldalmun Market! If you are looking for something a little more exotic, check out the Food Trailer Zone. As dusk begins to fall around 4 to 5, the Jidonggyo Plaza area and the vehicle-free street of Paldalmun Market offer rows of food trailers, carrying foods full of charm and character. They offer a wide range of food from different countries: Taiwanese French fries, Brazilian dumplings, Japanese ramen, cube steak, salmon salad, pasta, and even juice served in lightbulbs!!! The variety of dishes from the Food Trailers will satisfy your eyes and mouth at the same time, and guarantee you a beautiful night out.