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Which traditional markets are important shopping areas in Seoul?
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Changgyeong Palace, with downtown Seoul in the background.
In Seoul, the two most significant traditional shopping areas are the extensive Dongdaemun Market and the smaller Namdaemun Market.1
Located near the downtown area of the North City, these markets are composed of numerous individually owned shops and serve as vital commercial hubs for both the city of Seoul and the entire country of South Korea.1