The thriving atmosphere of the International Market is very similar to that of the Namdaemun Market in Seoul. However, unlike other traditional markets, stores at the Busan International Market sell all kinds of merchandise, including food and industrial goods.
Refugees from all parts of the country drifted to the site of the Busan International Market right after the liberation and during the Korean War.
They made their living by trading goods for daily use.

Despite the gloomy situation at that time, activities at the market thrived and became so prosperous that trade in Busan was once recorded to be the highest in Korea.
Since this market is located right in the center of the metropolis and is always filled with people, commercial districts have been formed in the vicinity.
Visitors can arrive here by the No. l subway line, stopping at Jagalchi Station, and from there the market is a 7-minute walk away.
The market is open from 09:00 until 19:30 hrs. and is closed every first and third Sunday.