Jagalchi Market Explained

Jagalchi Market
Address:	52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung District, Busan, South Korea
Parking:	Underground
Mapframe-Zoom:	14
Website:	(in Korean)
Embedded:	Hangul: 자갈치시장 Hanja: 자갈치市場 Rr: Jagalchi Sijang Mr: Chagalch'i Sijang Child: yes

Jagalchi Fish Market is a fish market in Busan, South Korea.^[1] The market is located on the edge of Nampo Port, Busan. It is considered to be the largest fish market in South Korea.^{[2] [3] [4]}

The name is said to have originated from jagal because the market used to be surrounded by gravel.^[5] This is one of the ten landmarks of Busan, so many tourists visit there to shop.^{[6] [7]}

Various good are found in this market, which spans 3 kilometers. Near the Yeongdo Grand Bridge can be found dehydrated anchovies, sea laver, and various shellfish. Across from the city hall, shops sell herbal medicine and animal-based remedies. The market is known for their female vendors, who are called "Jagalchi Ajumma".^[8] The term dates back to the post-Korean War, when women would sell goods on the street in this area.^[9]

The market hosts the Busan Jagalchi Festival in autumn. The festival’s slogan is "Oiso! Boiso! Saiso!" ("Come! See! Buy!"). Individuals can participate in singing, dancing, catching fish, and eating fresh fish.^[10]

There is two floors of underground parking.

See also

• List of markets in South Korea
• List of South Korean tourist attractions
• Busanjin Market

External links

35.0967°N 129.03°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://terms.naver.com/entry.nhn?docId=1800888&cid=49359&categoryId=49359 . ko:부산자갈치시장 . Naver Encyclopedia . Korean . 2015-04-30.
2. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=2382544 "Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)"
3. Web site: Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장) . 2023-09-12 . Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장) . en.
4. Web site: DeJesus . Erin . 2015-10-05 . Finding a Fresh-Caught Lunch at South Korea’s Largest Fish Market . 2023-09-12 . Eater . en.
5. Web site: Food in the Traditional Market: 3. Jagalchi Market . Koreataste . . 2014-11-27 . 2015-04-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150430142243/http://www.koreataste.org/lang/en/en/magazine-en/columns-en/food-in-the-traditional-market-3-jagalchi-market/ . 2015-04-30 . dead .
6. News: Marchant. John Scott. Jagalchi Market feels the tides of change. 2007-07-17. Korea.net. 2015-04-30. Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service.
7. News: Traditional markets given a new lease on life . . Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service . 2015-04-30 . 2008-04-09 .
8. Busan: Host City of the Pusan International Film Festival. (2006). Koreana, 20(3), 22–25
9. Kim, J. (2001). Trip to Busan. Koreana, 15(4), 50–57
10. Lee Byung-chul. (2001). Notable Markets of Busan. Koreana, 15(1), 64–69