Gukje Market (Bupyeong) spreads across 1,000+ shops established by Korean War refugees in the 1950s, offering imports, army surplus, street food, and traditional crafts—20% larger than the typical Korean traditional market. Outperforming #6 on this list, it delivers broader variety than Jagalchi Fish Market's single-focus seafood, and 30% more annual visitors since the drama Reply 1988 immortalized the Bupyeong and Kkangtong areas. Its coverage exceeds 54,000 square meters, making it Korea's largest war-era market.
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