Jagalchi Market
| Jagalchi Market | |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 자갈치시장 |
| Hanja | 자갈치市場 |
| Revised Romanization | Jagalchi Sijang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chagalch'i Sijang |
Jagalchi Fish Market is a fish market in the neighborhood of Nampo-dong in Jung-gu, and , Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea.[1] The market is located on the edge of Nampo Port (남포항), Busan. It is considered to be the largest fish market in South Korea.[2]
The name is said to have originated from jagal (자갈 gravel in Korean) because the market used to be surrounded by gravel.[3] This is one of the ten landmarks of Busan, so many tourists visit there to shop.[4][5]
The market is known for the “Busan wives”. They are known for their strong will determination to provide financial support for their family and pay for their children’s education.[6] Another name for these women is “jgalchi ajumma”. It references back to when these women would peddle the street selling goods after the Korean War.[7] The market hosts the Busan Jagalchi Festival in autumn. The festival’s slogan is “Oiso! Boiso! Saiso!” (“Come! See! Buy!”). Individuals can participate in singing, dancing, catching fish, and eating fresh fish.[8]
Various good are found in this market, which spans 3 kilometers. Near the Yeongdo Grand Bridge can be found dehydrated anchovies, sea laver, and various shellfish. Across from the city hall, shops sell herbal medicine and animal-based remedies.[5]
Gallery[]
남항/ Nam Harbor
Hoe (Korean raw fish dish) restaurants in the market
Jagalchi Fish Market
Dried seafood
Food stall selling yangnyeom gejang (양념게장), marinated crabs in gochujang sauce (Korean chili pepper condiment).
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 부산자갈치시장. Naver Encyclopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 2015-04-30.
- ^ "Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)" Retrieved Oct 11, 2019.
- ^ "Food in the Traditional Market: 3. Jagalchi Market". Koreataste. Korea Tourism Organization. 2014-11-27. Archived from the original on 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
- ^ Marchant, John Scott (2007-07-17). "Jagalchi Market feels the tides of change". Korea.net. Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
- ^ a b "Traditional markets given a new lease on life". Korea.net. Korean Overseas Culture and Information Service. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2015-04-30.
- ^ Busan: Host City of the Pusan International Film Festival. (2006). Koreana, 20(3), 22–25
- ^ Kim, J. (2001). Trip to Busan. Koreana, 15(4), 50–57
- ^ Lee Byung-chul. (2001). Notable Markets of Busan. Koreana, 15(1), 64–69
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