Dongducheon Jungang Market, relocated to Saengyeon-dong in 1967—a local market 10 minutes from Line 1
Dongducheon Jungang Market is a permanent traditional market that took shape in 1967 when the main commercial area moved from Dongducheon-dong to Saengyeon-dong. It is a convenient place to combine grocery shopping with market foods such as sundae-guk, Korean street snacks, and twisted doughnuts, and is about a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Dongducheon Jungang Station.
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The Remaining Everyday Commercial District After Moving from Dongducheon-dong to Saengyeon-dong in 1967
Dongducheon Jungang Market was established at its current location in 1967, when the center of Dongducheon City moved from Dongducheon-dong to Saengyeon-dong. In Dongducheon's urban living district, which grew alongside the stationing of U.S. forces after the Korean War, Jungang Market has served as a permanent market where agricultural products, seafood, meat, side dishes, and other everyday goods are traded.
The Saengyeon and Jungang areas near the market are still designated for an urban regeneration project. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's public-data plan, "Dongducheon Camp in Saengyeon and Jungang," promotes projects such as the Saengjunggyesangsaeng Platform, Jeil Culture Platform, and Senior Vitality Center from 2022 to 2026 in the area around 39 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil. The plan also addresses the pedestrian and everyday living infrastructure of the old downtown area where the market is located.
Up to 10 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil: About 10 Minutes from Exit 1 of Dongducheon Jungang Station
The address is 10 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, and the market is approximately a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Dongducheon Jungang Station on Line 1. Buses heading toward Dongducheon City Hall require passengers to get off at the former bus terminal stop, which is a one-minute walk away. Bus numbers 1, 2, 3, 11, 36, 39, 53, 57-1, 60-3, 91, 91-3, 3-4, 17A, and 17B pass this stop.
If this is your first visit, setting the destination in a map app to "Dongducheon Jungang Market" or the road-name address and approaching from Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil, where the market entrance is located, makes it easier to find. The market itself is not a tourist attraction that charges admission, but a permanent shopping street, so entry is free. Opening hours and closing days vary by store.
Why to Check First: Two Hours of Free Parking Once a Day at Jungang Market Public Parking Lot
When visiting by car, it is best to first check whether Jungang Market Public Parking Lot is available. Information near the market mentions a benefit of two hours of free parking once per day, calculated based on the time of exit. A separate Jungang-dong public parking lot has 40 spaces and was introduced as a facility designed to make it more convenient to use Jungang Market and the shops along Jungang-ro.
However, the conditions for applying the free-parking period and the level of congestion may change on site, so check the information board before entering. In particular, the alleys inside the market are everyday roads shared by pedestrians and delivery vehicles. During mealtimes, it is more practical to park around the market's perimeter and walk in.
Bosan Bunsik's Handmade Sundae-guk and 40 Years of Business at 9 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil
Bosan Bunsik at 9 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil is one dining option inside the market. According to introductory materials, it is a specialty restaurant that has sold handmade sundae for more than 30 years at Dongducheon Jungang Market. It serves sundae-guk, boiled pork head meat, mul-naengmyeon, and other dishes, and its telephone number is 031-862-0757.
Online reviews and business listings give conflicting opening times, such as 08:00, 10:30, and 11:00. Therefore, if sundae-guk is your first stop, it is safest to call on the day of your visit to confirm whether the restaurant is open. Dividing a market visit into "one meal, one snack, and grocery shopping" generally takes about 60 to 90 minutes.
Kkwabaegi Jin at 47 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil: A Reference Point for Planning a Visit Around 10:00
Kkwabaegi Jin at 47 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil is a good reference point for a snack-oriented route through the market. Public store information lists the telephone number as 031-864-8100, opening hours as 10:00–19:30, and last order at 19:00. Some reviews state that it is closed every other Monday.
Store holidays and closing times may change frequently, so if you are visiting in the late afternoon, it is better to call to place an order or confirm that the shop is open. This market is not a large food-court-style tourist destination, but a neighborhood market made up of individual stores. If you are looking for a specific item, save the business name, address, and telephone number separately before setting out to avoid a wasted trip.
A Market with Restrooms, Nursing Facilities, and Carts, but Store Hours Must Be Checked Separately
Information for Dongducheon Jungang Market lists restrooms, a customer information center, a customer lounge, nursing facilities, lockers, bicycle storage, and carts among its amenities. Visitors using strollers or wheelchairs should check the information facilities at the entrance first, as the width and slope of passageways and the locations providing restroom access may vary by section of the market.
The market's representative contact number, 031-862-7140, is listed in broadcast information as the Dongducheon Jungang Market Merchants' Association. However, no independent official website dedicated specifically to the market could be confirmed. Instead, information is provided by pages such as the official Dongducheon City website and Byeolbyeol Market. The market's unified operating hours and regular closing days have also not been confirmed, so visitors should check with individual stores before visiting, including the stores mentioned in this article.
A Three-Stage Route Connecting Dongducheon Jungang Station, Bosan-dong, and Soyosan in One Day
The market is close to Dongducheon Jungang Station, making it convenient to visit for morning shopping or lunch before moving on to another destination. Dongducheon is a city in northern Gyeonggi Province located about 47 kilometers from central Seoul, and Saengyeon-dong is one of Dongducheon's residential areas where administrative and commercial functions are concentrated.
After visiting the market, you can combine it with the Bosan-dong Tourist Special Zone. If you would like to add natural scenery, you can continue toward Soyosan Station on Line 1. However, the market is not a tourist facility with a fixed performance schedule. It may not suit travelers who arrive late in the afternoon expecting every store to be open or those who prefer only indoor shopping malls with wide passageways.
Before You Go
- Address
- 10 Donggwang-ro 52beon-gil, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 031-862-7140
- Official site
- https://www.ddc.go.kr/
- Transport
- About a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Dongducheon Jungang Station on Line 1. One-minute walk after getting off at the former bus terminal stop; bus numbers 1, 2, 3, 11, 36, 39, 53, 57-1, 60-3, 91, 91-3, 3-4, 17A, and 17B.
- Parking
- Jungang Market Public Parking Lot is available. According to the information provided, two hours of free parking once per day is offered based on the time of exit; check the information board on site.
- Time needed
- 60–90 minutes for a meal, snack, and grocery shopping
- Accessibility
- Restrooms, a customer information center, a customer lounge, nursing facilities, lockers, bicycle storage, and carts are listed as available. For wheelchair and stroller access, it is advisable to check the passageways and slopes in each section on site.
The information above is accurate as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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