Daedong General Market, which began in Sangin-dong in 1987, a neighborhood market between Wolbae Station and Sangin Station

Opening in 1987 and the Name Daedong, Meaning 'Market Extending Greatly to the East'

Daedong General Market is a permanent market located in Sangin-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu. The name 'Daedong' is introduced as meaning 'a market that extends greatly to the east,' and the market opened in 1987 in the form of a complex shopping center.

The current market is a daily life marketplace centered on the sale of agricultural and marine products, food ingredients, general goods, and snacks. As of October 2021, approximately 100 ground-level stores were in operation, and it is characterized by a square circulation path with entrances in the north, south, east, and west directions.

High Ceilings and Wide Aisles Changed by the 1st and 2nd Modernization in 2012

Daedong General Market underwent its 1st and 2nd facility modernization projects in 2012. The Korea Tourism Organization's guide explains that after this project, the old market was transformed into a space with high ceilings and a spacious interior.

Rather than looking at only one entrance and turning back, it is better to take a full loop based on the entrances in all four directions. There are shops not only inside the market but also on the outskirts, so if your purpose is to purchase food ingredients and miscellaneous goods, it is recommended to check the outskirts as well.

08:00~21:00, A Permanent Market in Sangin-dong with Free Admission

The announced operating hours of the market are daily from 08:00 to 21:00, and it is open year-round. However, since individual shops may have their own holidays, it is safer to call in advance to ask about business status if you are targeting a specific restaurant or store.

Admission to the market itself is free. The main inquiry phone number is 053-951-6660, and the official tourism information page is the Daedong General Market page of the Korea Tourism Organization's 'Visit Korea' website. While it is indicated that credit cards can be used for payment, some stores may request cash payments.

• Operating Hours: 08:00~21:00
• Holidays: Open year-round, individual stores may have holidays
• Admission: Free
• Inquiry: 053-951-6660

Two Walking Access Methods: 13 Minutes from Wolbae Station Exit 3, 14 Minutes from Sangin Station Exit 4

From Wolbae Station on Daegu Subway Line 1, it is about a 13-minute walk from Exit 3, and from Sangin Station, it is about a 14-minute walk from Exit 4. Both stations can be used to access the market if you don't have much luggage.

The address is listed as 22-24, Sangwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu in tourism data, and it is also listed as 113-1, Sanghwabuk-ro in other tourism guides. Before departing, entering the name 'Daedong General Market' and coordinates 35.811977, 128.537991 in a map app to check the entrance location will reduce confusion.

Paid On-Street Public Parking Between Wolbae Park and Criteria for Visiting by Car

Visitors by car can use the paid on-street public parking lot between the market and Wolbae Park. As it is not guided as a free parking lot dedicated to the market, parking fees and availability of empty spaces should be checked on-site.

The market is a local market close to the residential area of Sangin-dong, so shopping demand may overlap. If you plan to carry a large shopping bag, it is practical to check the parking location first rather than public transportation, and to divide your route into agricultural and marine products that require cooling and general goods that can be stored at room temperature.

• Parking: Available
• Location: On-street public parking lot between the market and Wolbae Park
• Fee: Paid
• Credit Cards: Guided as available, some stores may take cash

Fruit and Vegetable Purchase Reviews and 40-60 Minutes to Look Around 100 Stores

Published user reviews state that it is a good place to buy fruits and vegetables. The market's official sales items are also listed as agricultural and marine products, general goods, and snacks, so it is suitable for a visit plan that combines grocery shopping with a simple meal rather than looking for a specific famous food item.

Considering the size of the market and the outer stores, 40 minutes is appropriate for just looking around, and 60-90 minutes is suitable if including ingredient purchases and snacks or a meal. It is guided that stroller rental services are not provided, so visitors who need a rental should prepare their own.

Two Things to Know for Wheelchair Users and Main Entrances with No Thresholds

According to barrier-free tourism information, the access road to the main entrance of Daedong General Market has no thresholds, and the main entrance passage also has no steps, making wheelchair access possible. The fact that it is an indoor market renovated with a high ceiling is also advantageous when moving to avoid rain or strong sunlight.

However, it is guided that wheelchair and stroller rental services are not provided. There is no confirmation data on the on-site provision of foreign language guides, disabled toilets, nursing rooms, or parking spaces for the disabled, so if necessary, it is better to inquire in advance at the main number 053-951-6660.

• Main Entrance Access Road: No threshold
• Main Entrance Passage: No steps
• Wheelchair Access: Guided as possible
• Stroller Rental: Not available

A Half-Day in Sangin-dong Linking Wolgok History Park (0.93km) and Daegu Arboretum (2.02km)

Around the market, Wolgok History Park is about 0.93km away, Yeollakdang is about 1.04km away, and Insanjeongsa is about 1.08km away. If you connect the historical spaces of nearby Sangin-dong after shopping at the market, you can include grocery shopping and a walk in one itinerary.

Daegu Arboretum is guided as being about 2.02km from the market. It is possible to stop by the market first between 08:00 and 21:00 and then move to Daegu Arboretum, or to have a meal and shop at the market after viewing the arboretum. Wolgwang Waterside Park and Apsan are also potential linked candidates mentioned in tourism guides, but actual travel time and operation status should be checked separately on the day of departure.