Is there parking at Gukje Market?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Gukje Market?

09:00-20:00 (Varies by shop). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Gukje Market least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 65) and Saturday the busiest (average 89). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.

What time should I visit Gukje Market to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Gukje Market be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Gukje Market

Jung-gu, Busan · Traditional market

Gukje Market: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 91); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 68, weekend average 89; the quietest day of the week is Monday.

The current marketplace of Gukje Market first formed after the liberation of Korea from the Japanese administration when people gathered to trade overseas products left by the Japanese and brought in by Koreans who came back from abroad. Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets and a testament to Korea's modern history. The market is divided into two wings, and first-timers to the market are advised to be careful not to get lost in the maze-like alleys and halls.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Type: Traditional market
Area: Jung-gu, Busan
Address: Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Opening hours: 09:00-20:00 (Varies by shop)
Closed: Sundays
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 8 lots within 500 m · about 538 spaces
Phone: +82-51-245-7389
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Gukje Market: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			10/2872	2973	3083	3191
11/1Closed	260	362	463	565	663	785
8Closed	967	1068	1167	1267	1371	1488
15Closed	1665	1769	1867	1965	2072	2190
22Closed	2366	2468	2566

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Mon, Nov 2 60 · Tue, Nov 3 62 · Wed, Nov 4 63
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 91 · Sat, Nov 14 88 · Sat, Nov 21 90
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 68 · weekends 89
Average by day of week	Mon 65 · Tue 67 · Wed 67 · Thu 68 · Fri 72 · Sat 89 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge On now Sat, Sep 19 – Sat, Nov 7 · 8 km
Busangodeungeochukje 부산고등어축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 3 km
Yeongdodarichukje 영도다리축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 5 km
Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 12 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Gukje Market?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Gukje Market?: 09:00-20:00 (Varies by shop). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Gukje Market least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 65) and Saturday the busiest (average 89). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
What time should I visit Gukje Market to avoid the crowds?: Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
Will Gukje Market be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 91; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Gukjesijang Jeolmeumuigeori 국제시장 젊음의거리 0.0 km · Traditional market
Gukje Market Food Street 0.1 km · Experience
Misuruigeori 미술의거리 0.1 km · Street & village
Daegaksa(Busan) 대각사(부산) 0.2 km · Temple & religious site
Bosudongchaekbanggolmok 보수동책방골목 0.2 km · Industrial tourism
Chueokbomulseom 추억보물섬 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
Bupyeongkkangtongsijang 부평깡통시장 0.2 km · Traditional market
Urigeulbang 0.2 km · Cultural attraction

→ More quiet spots in Jung-gu, Busan

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).