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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

, Nodeul-ro, Seoul

Description

Noryangjin Fisheries is one of the largest fish markets in South Korea, distributing the daily catch of a network of up to 300,000 fishermen mostly to businesses, including through live auctions in the middle of the night. The market is open to visitors and also serves cooked food on the 2nd floor.

Access & Transport

The building is located just south of Yeouido Park, in the Dongjak district of southwest Seoul, next to Noryangjin station (1, 9).

Instructions & Recommendations

Auctions start around 1h00 or 03h00 (in the morning) depending on the type of animals. Refer to the website for details

Meta review

Very consistent online comments in review portals: plenty of stalls where one can find any type of seafood, kept clean and tidy, and one can bargain with the sellers so price seems reasonable. However, there are systematic negative comments about the expensive service charge applied by the restaurants so that eating there turns out to be tourist-trap expensive.

Environmental & Social

An ethical disaster for those who care a little about animal suffering.

Conclusion

Some may find a cultural angle there and it is certainly impressive for the senses but we can't recommend patronizing the place due to obvious ethical & moral issues.

Key positive

Good place to buy seafood

Key negative

Zero empathy for condition in which animals are kept and killed

Expensive cooking fee in restaurants

Suitability

Vegetarians & vegans should avoid. Younger children probably as well.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
No auctions on Sunday, New Year Day, Lunar New Year (3 days) and Chuseok Holidays (3 days)

av. transport time:0h 35m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday01:30 - 22:00

Tuesday01:30 - 22:00

Wednesday01:30 - 22:00

Thursday01:30 - 22:00

Friday01:30 - 22:00

Saturday01:30 - 22:00

Sunday01:30 - 22:00

Pricing
Free

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