Busanjin Market, transformed into a permanent market in 1913: How to explore 392 fabric categories

In September 1913, two tin-roofed market buildings created Busanjin Market, open every day

Busanjin Market is connected to the marketplace that opened outside the west gate of Busanjinseong Fortress in Joseon times on the 4th and 9th days of each month. According to Busan city records, it became a permanent market open daily in September 1913, when two tin-roofed market buildings measuring 132㎡ and 198㎡ were constructed.

The market’s official introduction records that two tin-roofed market buildings measuring 40 and 60 pyeong were built in 1913. In October 1930, a market covering a site of 2,000 pyeong with 200 pyeong of floor space was built, and a merchants’ association was launched. In February 1958, the wooden buildings were expanded from one to two stories, operating with a total floor area of 4,000 pyeong.

The growth of this area was also linked to changes in Busan as a port city. Busan city explains that land reclamation off Busanjin was carried out from 1913 to 1932, and the market grew in an area where trade and commercial districts around Busanjinseong Fortress and Choryang Waegwan overlapped.

Enter the indoor market at 24 Jinsijang-ro, three minutes from Beomil Station Exit 1

The official location address is 24 Jinsijang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan, and it may differ from the provided address of 13 Jinsijang-ro because of differences in entrances and road sections around the market. For navigation, it is safer to enter the official address, “24 Jinsijang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan.”

According to the official directions, the market is a three-minute walk from Exit 1 of Beomil Station on Busan Metro Line 1. By bus, take routes 22, 26, 27, 40, 41, 43, 52, 81, 82, 101, 134, 167, or 168, get off at the “Busanjin Market” stop, and walk for about five minutes.

Admission to the market itself is free, and no advance reservation is required. The main telephone number is 051-646-7041~3, and the official website is https://www.busanjinmarket.co.kr/. Consultation and custom-order availability vary by shop, so for purchases requiring specific conditions—such as fabric cutting, custom hanbok, or curtain orders—it is best to call the relevant shop before visiting.

• Subway: Busan Metro Line 1, Beomil Station Exit 1, three-minute walk
• Bus: Get off at the Busanjin Market stop, then walk about five minutes
• Recommended stay: 1 hour for a specific purchase; 2–3 hours for comparing fabrics and wedding goods

Plan around 07:00–19:00, but check Sunday and holiday notices again the day before

External tourism information lists Busanjin Market’s operating hours as 07:00–19:00. However, the market consists of many individually operated shops, so opening and closing times may vary, and some shops may not yet be open early in the morning.

The official website’s regular closing-day notice marks all five Sundays in March 2026 as holidays. Separate notices are also posted for holidays such as Seollal, Chuseok, and New Year’s Day, so visitors planning to come on a Sunday or during a holiday period should check the dates in the official notice immediately before departure.

There is no admission fee, and there is no fixed closing procedure for simply viewing the market. However, if you plan to compare fabric samples at several shops or discuss custom orders, it is better to arrive between 10:00 and 17:00, when more shops are likely to be open.

• Published operating hours: 07:00–19:00
• Regular closing day: Check the Sunday notices
• Additional closures: Check official notices for Seollal, Chuseok, New Year’s Day, and other holidays
• Admission: Free

From wedding-dishware shops in the basement to 330 fabric shops on the first floor: how to choose the floors in reverse order

If your shopping list includes wedding dishware, bedding, ancestral ritual vessels, or everyday goods, starting in the basement is the right route. Official shop information lists bedding, ceramics and dishes, ancestral ritual goods, ceremonial wedding food, groceries, cosmetics, and miscellaneous goods in the basement. “Chonggak Dishware” is listed as Basement 1, Rubber Shoe Department, shops 25, 55, and 48, while “Hyundai Dishware” is listed as Basement 1, Wooden Goods Department, shops 3 and 4.

If you are looking for fabrics and accessories, the first floor is the key area. It has 330 businesses selling cotton, rayon, suit fabrics, imported fabrics, linings, zippers, quilted materials, traditional textile goods, curtains and blinds, hanbok fabrics, and decorative accessories. The official website’s category figures list 392 fabric and accessory businesses.

Because accurate color and texture are important when buying fabric, preparing the required length, width, purpose, and reference photos can make consultations faster. When comparing the same color at several shops, it is useful to check the fabric once more near the entrance in natural light, taking differences in lighting into account.

Find hanbok and formalwear on the first floor, and custom suits and ready-to-wear clothing on the second and third floors

The first floor has shops selling hanbok for the parents of the bride and groom, bride-and-groom hanbok, custom-made and rental services, as well as fabrics for wedding hanbok. For example, the official shop information lists Daeseong Joodan as First Floor, Sangpomok Department, shop 210; Daeyang Joodan as shops 313–315 in the same department; and Mokhwa Joodan as shops 175–176.

The second floor focuses on suit fabrics, workwear, men’s clothing, women’s clothing, children’s clothing, casual hanbok, knit underwear, and miscellaneous goods; the official information lists 195 businesses there. For custom suits and formalwear, the shop “Gyeongnam” is listed as Second Floor, Rasa Department, shops 12, 13, and 23, and is described as handling Italian fabrics, custom shirts, tailcoats, and more.

The third floor also continues with men’s and women’s clothing and everyday apparel. If you place an actual order for hanbok or formalwear, it is advisable to record the completion date, number of alterations, rental or purchase conditions, washing instructions, and whether a deposit is required in writing or by message along with the price.

• First floor: Hanbok, hanbok fabrics, various fabrics, accessories such as zippers and decorations, curtains
• Second floor: Custom suits, ready-to-wear clothing for men and women, workwear, children’s clothing, casual hanbok
• Third floor: Men’s and women’s clothing, knitwear and casual items, sewing and knitting-related goods

To complete wedding shopping in one visit, go basement → first floor → second floor and record prices and production dates

Busanjin Market is known as a wedding-goods market because visitors can compare not only hanbok and formalwear but also bedding, dishes, ancestral ritual vessels, items related to ceremonial wedding food, curtains, and fabrics within one building complex. Starting with tableware and bedding in the basement, then viewing hanbok, fabrics, and curtains on the first floor, followed by formalwear and clothing on the second floor, makes it easier to streamline your shopping list.

Bedding shops are concentrated in the Basement 1 Bedding Department. The official shop list states that Masan Bedding handles wholesale bedding, quilt sets, and dormitory quilts in the basement, while Turtle Bedding handles wedding quilts and items related to ceremonial wedding food and ancestral rites at Basement 1, Bedding Department, shops 23, 24, and 31.

If custom production is required rather than same-day purchasing, the measuring date and collection date may differ. For fixed dates such as a wedding or photo shoot, state the required collection date first, then record whether card payments are accepted, cash discounts, delivery fees, and exchange conditions for each shop to make comparisons easier.

Combine Beomil Station Exits 10 and 12 with Pyeonghwa Market and Gold Theme Street on the same day

According to Busan city information, Pyeonghwa Wholesale Market, specializing in shoes and clothing, is near Beomil Station Exit 10, while Beomcheon-dong Gold Theme Street is near Exit 12. If your itinerary includes comparing fabrics and hanbok at Busanjin Market along with clothing, shoes, and jewelry, you can link the three commercial areas around Beomil Station.

Although Busanjin Market is indoors, corridor widths and shop displays vary, so it may be inconvenient to pull a large suitcase around for a long time. Information about stroller and wheelchair access, elevator locations, accessible restrooms, and foreign-language assistance was not available through the integrated guidance, so it is safer to contact the merchants’ association at 051-646-7041~3 before visiting.

We could not confirm from the official information whether a market parking lot operates or what the fees are. Drivers should separately check same-day rates and availability at nearby private or public parking lots. When purchasing bulky goods such as wedding items, ask the shop first about its delivery range and vehicle loading location.

• Pyeonghwa Wholesale Market: Toward Beomil Station Exit 10
• Beomcheon-dong Gold Theme Street: Toward Beomil Station Exit 12
• Accessibility and parking: Calling in advance is recommended to ask about on-site conditions and shop-specific delivery arrangements