How to Read West Jeju’s Grocery Basket at 57 Shops Next to Hallim Port

Halim Port and a 70-Year Market History Meet at Halim-ro 687

Halim Maeil Market is a permanent market located at 687 Halim-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Visit Jeju describes this market in the center of Hallim-eup as a traditional market with more than 70 years of history, and explains that because of its location next to Halim Port, you can find fresh seasonal seafood that arrived that same day.

Information based on public traditional market data lists the opening year as 2007, the number of stores as 57, and the market type as a permanent market. This can be seen as the former market function of the long-established Hallim neighborhood having been organized and continued as a shopping-mall-style market. The items sold are registered in eight categories: agricultural products, livestock products, seafood, processed foods, clothing, shoes, household goods, and restaurants.

08:00 to 20:00, a permanent Hallim market with no admission fee

According to Visit Jeju information linked to the market's official guide, the hours of use are 08:00 to 20:00 every day. There is no admission fee, and the market itself is guided as open year-round without closing days, but the operating hours and closing days of individual shops such as restaurants, seafood stalls, and side-dish shops may differ, so if you are targeting a specific store, it is necessary to confirm by phone before departure.

The inquiry phone number is 064-796-5209, and the market website is https://hlim.market.jeju.kr/ . A convenient visiting time is around 9:00 a.m. to noon, when there is a relatively wide selection of stores, or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., when there is some room before evening closing. 8:00 p.m. is the closing time according to the market's overall guide, so it is safer not to leave takeout food or seafood purchases too late.

• Hours: 08:00 to 20:00
• Closed: Open year-round, differs by store
• Admission fee: Free
• Inquiry: 064-796-5209
• Restroom: Available

Eight items under the arcade: seafood, side dishes, clothing, and more

Halim Maeil Market is smaller than a large tourist market, but it is a neighborhood market where seafood, meat, fruit, vegetables, grains, oil, snacks, general goods, and clothing are all sold together. Visit Jeju notes that because an arcade is installed above the shops, it is easy to browse along the passage even on rainy days or when the sun is strong.

In particular, because Halim Port is nearby, the route is short for visitors considering seafood purchases. However, live seafood, sashimi, and side dishes vary in items and prices depending on same-day arrivals and the stock of each store. Before buying, it is best to confirm the origin, weight, whether it has been trimmed, whether packing is possible, and whether the accommodation refrigerator can be used. If the travel time to your lodging is long, it is better to request an ice pack or insulated packaging.

Halim Maeil Market Entrance 118 m and Hallim Transfer Stop 133 m

By public transportation, the Halim Maeil Market Entrance stop is about 118 m from the market, and the south stop at Hallim Transfer Stop (Hallim-ri) is about 133 m away. Both stops are about a 2 to 3 minute walk to the market on flat ground, so bus access is convenient if you do not have large luggage.

The stop route information includes routes 777, 888-8, 900, 910, 43-1, 43-2, 43-3, 300, and 301. Jeju bus routes and intervals may change, so on the day of departure you should check the stop name 'Halim Maeil Market Entrance' or 'Hallim Transfer Stop (Hallim-ri)' and the expected arrival time again in the Jeju Bus Information app or a map app.

• Halim Maeil Market Entrance stop: about 118 m
• South of Hallim Transfer Stop (Hallim-ri): about 133 m
• Estimated walk: about 2 to 3 minutes
• Routes that can be used: 777, 888-8, 900, 910, 43-1, 43-2, 43-3, 300, 301

Separating the public parking lot and 8 free parking spaces

Visit Jeju lists a public parking lot as a market convenience facility, and the public traditional market data also shows that a parking lot and a public restroom are present. For car visits, it is necessary to first check the location of the public parking lot around the market on a map, then park in a way that does not block the market passage or the entrances to nearby shops.

The public parking lot at 1314-163 Hallim-ri, about 86 m from the market, has 8 spaces and is guided as free 24 hours a day. Since the number of spaces is small, it is better not to rely on this parking lot alone but to consider public parking lots around Halim Port as an alternative. For wheelchair and stroller users, the arcade passage itself can provide shelter from rain, but the display in front of individual shops and the width of the passage may vary depending on the situation, so it is helpful to have a companion during busy times.

A 1 km difference from Hallim Folk 5-Day Market on days ending in 4 and 9

Halim Maeil Market is a permanent market open every day, while Hallim Folk 5-Day Market is a five-day market held on days whose last digit is 4 or 9. The two markets are about 1 km apart, so if you visit Hallim on a five-day market date, you can divide the plan into Hallim Folk 5-Day Market in the morning and Halim Maeil Market for meals, seafood, and side-dish purchases.

The five-day market is open only on market days, so on days that are not the 4th or 9th you should plan around the daily market. Conversely, on market days crowds and parking demand at the five-day market may increase, so if you are driving, it is realistic to first solve parking in the morning and then connect to Halim Maeil Market on foot or with a short move.

• Hallim Folk 5-Day Market market days: the 4th and 9th of each month
• Distance between the two markets: about 1 km
• Hallim Folk 5-Day Market address: 10 Hansupul-ro 4-gil, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si
• Halim Maeil Market: a permanent market open every day

60 to 90 minutes connecting Jeju Olle Course 15, Halim Port, and Biyangdo Ferry Pier

Halim Maeil Market is near Jeju Olle Course 15 and also close to Halim Port. If your purpose is only to look around the market and eat something simple or buy takeout, 30 to 45 minutes is enough; if you want to look at seafood, side dishes, and restaurants as well, it is better to allow 60 to 90 minutes. Since shopping bags can become heavy, it is more practical to stop by after finishing the walk rather than before walking the Olle Trail.

Halim Port is the departure point for Biyangdo passenger ferries, so around a Biyangdo itinerary you need to coordinate both ferry times and market hours. Accommodation information near Halim Port introduces the market and port as being within a 1 minute walk, but this depends on the actual starting point and the amount of luggage. If boarding for Biyangdo is your goal, it is better to leave at least 30 minutes of extra time for eating and shopping at the market.

A place suited to local shopping rather than a tourist night market

This place is closer to a permanent market where Hallim residents buy agricultural and marine products, side dishes, and daily necessities than to a market focused on night market performances or a single signature snack. Therefore, it is a better fit for people looking for meal ingredients, takeout food, or seasonal seafood around Halim Port than for travelers expecting flashy night content or a large food court.

The sashimi takeout shop 'Eomjine Hoe Center' introduced in a visitor review is located at 6 Hallim-ro 15-gil, and the phone number is listed as 064-796-9202. This is not the representative information for the whole market but information for an individual store, so you must ask that store directly about specific sashimi ingredients, trimming, and packing. Saving the market's main contact number 064-796-5209 separately from individual store numbers will make inquiries easier.

Check before visiting

The information above is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official guidance again before visiting.