Yeosu Seosijang Market 여수 서시장
Yeosu · Old Downtown, Isunsin Square & Nangman Pocha · Shopping
A covered traditional market packed with Dolsan mustard-leaf kimchi, dried anchovies, fresh fish and grocery staples. It is a great place to pick up edible souvenirs, and some vendors will box and ship goods for you, so ask politely. Gat kimchi is the star: a strong, slightly bitter leafy kimchi that is a regional specialty, sold in jars.
Check airline rules before you pack kimchi in luggage, because the smell and juice can cause problems. Prices are usually lower than tourist shops, though they may change by season. Wandering the aisles takes about an hour.
Bring cash for small purchases.
It is a 10-minute walk from Isunsin Square, or take a short taxi ride. (Show a driver: 여수 서시장)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 여수 서시장
- Best time to visit
- Morning to early afternoon, when stalls are well stocked and not yet tired.
- Pair it with
- Gyodong Market Night Stalls and Jinnamgwan Hall are close by.
- Great for
- Parents
- Local tip
- A traditional market for gat kimchi, dried fish and seafood. Vendors can usually ship boxes by courier within Korea; ask politely and expect cash to be easiest.