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The Hongdae Flea Market opens at 1pm every Saturday from March to November. Instead of used goods, you will find a variety of items handcrafted by college-age artists. The collection is quite extensive, ranging from hair ornaments crafted in Korean traditional needlework, to bags and hats with original, hand-drawn designs, shoes and diaries, and even music CDs just produced in a recording studio. You will also find portrait artists who will draw your caricature as well as impromptu musical performers. This place is vibrant with numerous things to see that are a pleasure just to see.
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| A traditional needlework hair band is 8,000 won. |
Artists who have registered with the Hongdae Flea Market administration are permitted set up a stand or sell goods at the market. The ambience is much different from other markets, where you will find many unique, handmade crafts. If you want to see some young talent and passion, visit the Hongdae Flea Market on a Saturday afternoon. |
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| ＊Views of Hongdae Flea Market ＊ |
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| ＊Places to eat in Hongdae ＊ |
Located on the street down the hill from the Hongdae playground in an eye-catching yellow building, GIO Hot & Spicy Mushroom restaurant (지오버섯매운탕) is familiar to everyone who visits Hongdae. Hand-made, thick noodles come with various mushrooms and vegetables in a delicious broth, which is later, stir-fried with some rice. This only costs 5,000 won. This popular restaurant has been introduced several times on local and international TV. Also conveniently located near the subway station is a place called Ajeossine Nakjichon (아저씨네 낙지촌) which offers small hot and spicy octopus. In the past, the restaurant made big news because it was only opened to women patrons or men accompanied by women. However, now, it is also opened to male clients.
Another tasty restaurant worth trying is Teumsae Ramyeon (틈새라면) which is located near Hongdae Club street. It is a chain restaurant serving various types of Korean-style ramyeon noodles. Its wall is plastered with post-it notes written by clients. The most popular dish is the ramyeon dish with bean sprouts. In the afternoon, you will also find many pojangmachas (street stalls) nearby Hongdae. Simple and savory snacks like tteokbokki, sundae (Korean sausage), and deep-fried foods are served for 2,000 to 3,000 won. |
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| ＊Places to visit in Hongdae ＊ |
| As the premier art school in Korea, Hongik University (Hongdae) and its surrounding area are always buzzing with young people. Here, numerous clubs feature the best DJs and underground groups in Korea. The clubs are clustered around the side streets near the playground where the Hongdae Flea Market is held. Hongdae’s Club Day, which is usually on the last Friday of every month when visitors have access to all the clubs for the price of one ticket. If you want to enjoy the best break dancing in Korea, you may want to check out the B-Boy theatre for a B-Boy dance performance. Also, if you want to listen to jazz music, the Club Evans where small jazz groups perform various music every night is the best recommendable. In addition, a variety of performances can be enjoyed year round in Hongdae. |
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| ♠ Hongdae Flea Market |
Time & Day: 13:00-16:00, Every Saturday from March to November
Place: Hongik Univ. Area (Hongdae) Flea Market |
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| [How to Get There] |
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| Take subway line 2 to Hongik Univ. Station, and go out exit 6 → Walk ahead onto the wide street on the left → |
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| Turn right at the second small intersection → Walk past some shopping centers → When you get to a driveway, turn left→Walk ahead in the direction of Hongik University → |
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Continue to walk ahead and cross the street to the right at the three-way intersection → Walk ahead and go up the uphill road to the right → Hongdae Playground will be on the left-hand side.
*Get off at Hongik Univ. Station (line 2) and take Exit 6, walk straight to the four-way intersection, make a left, continue until the end of the street, make a right, follow the uphill road on the right |
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 ＊Hongdae Table Art
On the second Saturday of every month, another small flea market is held at the Table Art near the Hongdae Flea Market. Table Art is a shop operated by a well-known, young potter and a florist selling lovely ceramic pieces as well as flowers. With its small teacups and saucers, cacti, and dried flower décor, it is especially popular among people with an interest in ceramics. Many young women visit this cozy, artfully decorated place on Saturdays to take ceramic classes or flower-arrangement classes, all at an affordable price. If you happen to be visiting Hongdae Flea Market, why not just stop by to visit this shop as well to browse around or to buy some beautiful ceramics and plants. |
Views of Table Art |
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| * TABLE ART |
* Address: Doosan Apt. Sangga (shopping center) #102, Sangsu-dong 396, Mapo-gu, Seoul
* Tel: +82-2-336-3308 / Fax: +82-2-336-3032 |
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| * How to Get There |
 Take subway line 6 to Sangsu Station, and go out exit 3 → Walk ahead for about 3 minutes → Turn at the first street on the right in front of the entrance to Doosan apartment complex. |
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Offering different menus under the same name, Nolbu (놀부) franchise restaurants are quite popular in Korea. At Nolbu Budaejjigae (놀부 부대찌개), which is located across from Maronnier Park, the main specialty is a stew with kimchi, ham, sausage, and various vegetables with prices starting from 7,000 won. Meanwhile, Nolbujip (놀부집) is located at a 1 or 2 minutes walking distance from exit 1 of Hyehwa subway station. The restaurant serves Korean set meals and offers various musical performances every hour. The nolbu sangcharim that comes with 18 different dishes costs 10,000 won during the weekdays for lunch and 12,000 won during weekends and weekdays for dinners. If you want to eat sweet, mild bossam (slices of boiled pork wrapped in sweet kimchi), try the Nolbu Bossam (놀부보쌈) located at the street corner by KFC. In Daehangno, you will find something for everyone, since there are numerous Korean and fusion-style restaurants serving savory dishes that are not too strong or spicy. 
Take subway line 4 to Hyehwa station, and go out exit 1. Walk ahead until you reach Dongseong Middle & High School on the right. 
The Seocho Saturday Flea Market is located at the Seocho District Office plaza in front of Yangjae Station, Subway Line 3. It is one of the largest flea markets in Korea and sells all types of used goods except for food. The site is opened for all sellers on a first-come first-served basis from 8 a.m. every Saturday. Most sellers wait in line from 6 a.m. to get a spot, so if you have anything to sell, make sure to be there early. There is no participation fee, and participates are allocated a lot. The market has clothing and accessories such as 500-won bags and 1,000-won T-shirts as well as electronic goods, antiques, and everyday goods. When buying an electric product, make sure to check the equipment before finalizing your purchase. The Seocho Saturday Flea Market is huge with thousands of participants, but there is no food on sale. To get something to eat, visit Yangjae’s market (across from the Seocho market) or Gangnam. Occasionally, simple snacks such as thick azuki bean soup and gimbap are sold at the flea market. 
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