The Noryangjin Fish Market is Seoul’s largest seafood market, offering a vast selection of fresh and dried seafood, including fish, shellfish, and octopus. Visitors can purchase live seafood from vendors in either the bustling older building or the newer facility and then have it cooked to order at nearby restaurants within the market. The market is a significant cultural landmark known for its bustling atmosphere, especially during the early morning fish auctions, and is a popular experience for both locals and tourists in South Korea.  

What to Expect

• Vast Selection: You can find a wide variety of seafood, including fish, shellfish, prawns, octopus, and sea cucumbers. 
• Two Buildings: The market features both a historic, older building with a unique atmosphere and a newer, modern structure. 
• On-Site Dining: A key feature is the option to buy seafood from a vendor and take it to a nearby restaurant in the market to be prepared and cooked fresh for you. 
• Live Seafood: The market is famous for its live seafood, including live octopus, which you can purchase directly from the vendors’ tanks. 
• Busy Atmosphere: The market is busiest on weekends and is famous for its early morning fish auctions, which start around 3 a.m. for those wanting to witness the full activity. 

How to Visit

• Purchase: Head to a vendor’s stall in either the older or newer building to select your desired fresh or dried seafood. 
• Cook: Take your chosen seafood to one of the many restaurant-like rooms in the market to have it cooked for a fee. 
• Experience: The Noryangjin Fish Market provides a memorable and authentic culinary experience for visitors to Seoul.

Admission: Free

Opening hours: 1:00 am to 6:00 pm

Address:
688 Nodeul-ro 
Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea