Busan Jungang Market (부산 중앙시장) is a traditional market in Busanjin-gu, in the Beomcheon-dong area. The official descriptions call it a flower market, but the official photos show a street market with meat, fruit and clothes. This guide puts both pictures side by side, gives the hours and closed days the sources list, and says plainly what we could not confirm.
We checked the sources on 3 October 2026. We have not visited the market, so this is a source summary and not a review. Several places in Busan have “Jungang” in their names, so make sure your map app points to the Busanjin-gu address below.
What the Sources Say
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) says the market is in the Beomcheon-dong area and is known as a flower specialty market. Its Korean listing says the market was rebuilt in 2012 as a residential and commercial building with a large parking area, and that flower shops moved in. The building has four basement floors and 30 floors above ground. Shops fill the first basement floor to the third floor: restaurants in the basement, and above ground jewelry shops, general stores and a wholesale flower market.
KTO’s Korean listing also says the market sells flowers, sundries, meals, fruit, meat and farm produce, and calls it a place where tradition and modern convenience exist side by side. KTO’s English page describes flowers, potted plants and artificial flowers, and adds food vendors that sell tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), sundae (blood sausage) and fried chicken.
Those descriptions do not say how many stalls there are, which ones are open, or what the prices are. We do not claim any of that.
What the Photos Show
The KTO photos for this listing show something that looks different from a tall flower building. They show narrow lanes under green mesh canopies, a meat counter, crates of apples and oranges, vegetables, socks and clothes on open tables, and a shop with a black sign for pork trotters (족발). We did not see a single flower in the five photos we opened.
There are a few ways to explain this, and we cannot tell which one is correct. The photos may show the street market around the building. They may be older than the 2012 rebuild. Or they may show a different part of the market than the flower hall. We found no source that settles it, so our advice is simple: expect street stalls first, and ask a shopkeeper where the flower floor is if that is what you want.
Hours and Closed Days
KTO’s English page lists the hours as 07:00 to 19:00 and the closed days as the first and third Sunday of every month, and it adds “varies by store” to both. KTO’s Korean listing is vaguer: it says that hours and closed days differ from shop to shop. We therefore treat 07:00 to 19:00 as a rough outer range, not a promise.
If the first-and-third-Sunday rule applies, the closed Sundays are 4 and 18 October 2026, and 1 and 15 November 2026 (our calendar calculation). A shop can still be open or closed on other days. A Thursday visit, such as 22 October, falls on none of those Sundays. Evening is the weak point: by the listed 19:00 end, many stalls may be closing, so go earlier.
Getting There, Parking and Facilities
The address is 34-3 Jungangbeonyeong-ro 20beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan. KTO lists the phone number as +82-51-631-8490. KTO says parking is available, and its Korean listing notes that a restroom exists.
We found no official metro or bus route for this market. KTO’s English page leaves the transport section empty. Use a map app and the Korean name and address. If you are staying in Seomyeon, our Seonamsa and Seomyeon day plan lists the market as one stop, with the same limit on transport details.
Payment is another gap. KTO’s Korean listing marks credit cards as not available at the market level, which probably means that stalls decide for themselves. Bring cash, and ask before you order.
Eating at the Market
KTO’s English page mentions tteokbokki, sundae and fried chicken, and the Korean listing mentions a restaurant area in the basement. Beyond that we have no stall names, menus or prices. We also found no information on allergens, halal or vegetarian food. If you have a dietary need, ask the seller what is in a dish before you buy it.
First-Timer Tips
These are our suggestions, not sourced facts.
- Go in the morning or at lunch, well before the listed 19:00 end.
- Bring cash in small bills.
- Check that your map points to the Busanjin-gu address.
- Treat the market as a short stop, not a full outing, until you have seen it yourself.
FAQ
Is Busan Jungang Market open on Sundays? KTO’s English page lists closures on the first and third Sunday of each month, varying by store. Other Sundays are not listed as closed.
What time does it open and close? KTO’s English page says 07:00 to 19:00, varying by store.
Is there parking? KTO says yes, and its Korean listing mentions a wide parking space from the 2012 rebuild.
Does it sell flowers? KTO says it is known for flowers, with a wholesale flower section. The photos we saw show none, so confirm on arrival.
Can I pay by card? KTO’s Korean listing marks card use as not available. Bring cash.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Which part of the market the KTO photos show.
- A metro or bus route to the market.
- Whether the flower hall is open to visitors and on which floor.
- Hours and closing days for individual shops.
- Prices, stall names, and dietary information.
- Whether cards are accepted at specific stalls.
Related guides
- Seonamsa Temple and Seomyeon Day Plan
- Bujeon Market and Jeonpo Cafe Street Guide
- Gukje Market, Busan: Street Food Guide
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market: Night Market Guide
We post short first-timer guides on Instagram too: @rolo.koreaguide.
Sources
Checked on 3 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (Korean service): Busan Jungang Market (content ID 132572). Photographs from this listing, all KOGL Type 3, used unaltered.
- Visit Korea (KTO English site), Busan Jungang Market: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=189741 .
- Dates of the first and third Sundays: our own calendar calculation.
