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Sinpo International Market

Sinpo International Market

신포국제시장 · Incheon · Traditional markets

Located in Sinpo-dong, Incheon, Sinpo Market dates back to the late 19th century when vendors began selling fresh vegetables to the Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners who settled in the area. Sinpo Market was officially registered as a market in 1970 and now boasts over 140 stores. · · An increasing number of tourists and international merchants have visited Incheon by ferries and cruise ships, turning the local market into an international shopping area over the past few decades. The information desk and office at the market even provide a variety of services (translation services, trade and shopping information, etc.) for tourists and merchants from home and abroad. · · The most famous item of the market is dakgangjeong , a Korean dish of crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Other popular dishes include yuni jjajang, egg tart, freshwater fish jeon, mandu, and jjolmyeon (chewy noodles).

TypeTraditional markets
RegionIncheon
Address11-5 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon
Hours10:00-21:00 (varies by store)
ClosedFirst Monday of every month (vary by store)
ParkingAvailable

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