진주논개시장 Jinjunongae Sijang
South Gyeongsang
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About the market
Two traditional markets in central Jinju: Jungang Market (opened 1884, Daean-dong) and Nongae Market (opened 1962, Jangdae-dong), per the city market list (as of Jan 2025).Source: 진주시 진주관광 — 시장 및 상점가 (jinju.go.kr) · checked 2026-11-01
Getting there
On foot to Jungang Market: go straight to the market entrance from Bando Pharmacy (Jinju-daero 1064), opposite Woori Bank Jinju branch. By car: use the Jungang/Nongae Market public car park.Source: 진주시 진주관광 — 진주중앙시장 비단길청년몰 (jinju.go.kr) · checked 2026-11-01
What to eat
- Daytime snacks per the Ministry press release: kkwabaegi (twisted doughnut, 꽈배기), kkul-ppang (honey-filled bun, 꿀빵) and sikhye (sweet rice drink, 식혜).Source: 문체부 보도자료 K-관광마켓 1기 (2023-05-03) · checked 2026-11-01
- At night per the Ministry press release: Jinju beer "Jinmaek" (진주 맥주 진맥), fried chicken and clams steamed in liquor (조개술찜) as drinking snacks.Source: 문체부 보도자료 K-관광마켓 1기 (2023-05-03) · checked 2026-11-01
What to see and do
- Jungang Market's "Bidangil Youth Mall" has a food zone (shared kitchen), the Jinju Bidangil mezzanine space and the "Bidangil Culture Salon".Source: 진주시 진주관광 — 진주중앙시장 비단길청년몰 (jinju.go.kr) · checked 2026-11-01
- Per the Ministry press release, Jinjuseong Fortress, the Namgang river, Yudeung Theme Park and Jinyangho Lake are nearby.Source: 문체부 보도자료 K-관광마켓 1기 (2023-05-03) · checked 2026-11-01
Official lists
A name on an official list. It is not a ranking of visitors or of quality.
Register entries that make up this market
진주논개시장
Address in Korean — show it to a taxi driver
경상남도 진주시 진양호로569번길 12
Open every day
294 stalls registered · Public restroom: Yes · Parking: Yes · Opened 1962
진주중앙시장
Address in Korean — show it to a taxi driver
경상남도 진주시 진양호로547번길 8-1
Open every day
420 stalls registered · Public restroom: Yes · Parking: Yes · Opened 1884