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First published
Oct 11, 2026

Bupyeong Kkangtong Market

A covered traditional market beside Gukje Market in Busan's old downtown, functioning as a daytime food-and-grocery market and a separate evening night-market experience.

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A covered aisle at Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market in Busan with illuminated food stalls and visitors walking through the market.

Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market in Busan. Photo from 2018; current operating hours are verified separately.

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Why it matters now

The night market is currently listed by Visit Busan as operating daily from 19:30 to 24:00. Recent local guides also emphasize how crowded the narrow central aisle becomes, so arrive near opening for easier browsing or expect a slow flow later in the evening.

Why go

This is the most food-focused block in the Nampo market cluster. Use it for Busan snacks such as bibim dangmyeon, fish cake and ssiat hotteok, then continue on foot to Gukje Market, BIFF Square or Bosu-dong Book Street rather than treating each as a separate destination.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting there부산도시철도 1호선 자갈치역 3번 출구에서 도보 약 10분. 국제시장과 바로 맞닿아 있고 보수동 책방골목도 도보권이다.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗부산광역시 중구 부평1길 48
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →주간시장 영업은 점포별로 다르며 한국관광공사 안내는 대체로 08:00~20:00을 제시한다. 야시장은 비짓부산 기준 매일 19:30~24:00. 명절·개별 점포 휴무와 현장 사정은 별도 확인.
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