Two fried-chicken names to look for
Yangdong Traditional Market is one of Gwangju's longstanding markets. VISITKOREA highlights its fried-chicken alley and names Yangdong Chicken and Sooil Chicken as prominent vendors. The tourism article describes different textures, so compare the shops rather than assuming they offer the same experience.
How to find the market
The Korea Tourism Organization lists the market at 238 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, near Exits 1 and 2 of Yangdong Market Station on the Gwangju subway. This is the address of the wider market, not a verified entrance for either restaurant. Search for each shop by its Korean name when navigating inside the market.
Festivals are not everyday service
The tourism article describes the spring Tongmaek (fried chicken and beer) festival and an autumn Gunmaek (dried fish and beer) festival. These are examples of local food culture, not confirmation that a festival is underway in November 2026 or that any historical promotional price still applies. Check a separate current-year organizer notice for event schedules.
Before placing an order
Individual stores may differ in menus, prices, opening days, takeaway arrangements and queues. Do not apply the market-wide operating hours in a tourism article to a specific chicken shop. If you are going late or seeking one particular vendor, verify that shop's most recent notices first.