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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

Seoul's giant fish market, where you pick live seafood downstairs and have it cooked in upstairs restaurants.

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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

Noryangjin is Seoul's main wholesale seafood market and a working market that stays busy round the clock.

What to expect

Tanks of live fish, crabs, octopus and shellfish. The wholesale auction takes place in the small hours.

What to eat

Sashimi, grilled shellfish and spicy fish stew, cooked in restaurants on the upper floor for a fee.

Visitor tips

  • Agree the price and weight before buying.
  • Wear shoes that can get wet.
  • The market is open very early and very late, so it suits night owls.