South Korea · Chungcheongnam-do Province
Traditional 5-Day Rotating Markets
Complete Guide
Your one-stop schedule for all 18 cities & counties — local specialties, market dates, and insider tips, all in one place.
📅 18 Districts Covered
🌾 Local Specialties
🗺️ Location Details
💡 Visitor Tips
What is a 5-Day Market (Oiljang)?
Looking for the charming traditional 5-day rotating markets (Oiljang) of Chungcheongnam-do? Confused about when and where they're held? No worries — we've compiled a complete schedule for all 18 cities and counties sorted by market day cycle.
From fresh local produce to delicious traditional street food, don't miss the unique experience of a Korean country market. Perfect for planning a family outing to a traditional market!
🎯 This Guide Is For You If…
- ✔You're planning a traditional market tour in Chungnam
- ✔You want to buy fresh local specialties directly from farmers
- ✔You're looking for a cultural experience to share with kids
- ✔You're planning a countryside day-trip on the weekend
🎯 Visitor Tips Before You Go!
⏰ Best Time to Visit: 9 AM – 11 AM (peak activity hours)
💰 Bring Cash: Vendors generally prefer cash over cards
🛍️ Bring a Bag: Reusable tote or market basket is very handy
🚗 Arrive Early: Parking fills up fast on market days
📅 Complete Market Schedule by Date Cycle
🗓️ Market Days 1 & 6
Every 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, 26th, 31st of the month
Boryeong City
🏪 Ocheon Market
📍 Ocheon-myeon, Soseong-ri · Famous for fresh seafood near the coast
Boryeong City
🏪 Cheongra Market
📍 Cheongra-myeon, Nawon-ri · Wide variety of produce and daily goods
Cheonan City
🏪 Seonghwan Market
📍 Seonghwan-myeon, Seonghwan-ri · Large and easily accessible by transit
Cheonan City
🏪 Aaune Market (Byeongcheon Market)
📍 Byeongcheon-myeon, Byeongcheon-ri · Renowned for Byeongcheon-style sausage (sundae)
Dangjin City
🏪 Hapdeok Market
📍 Hapdeok-myeon, Unsan-ri · Known for high-quality rice and agricultural produce
Buyeo County
🏪 Eunsan Market
📍 Eunsan-myeon, Sindae-ri · A traditional market rooted in Baekje heritage
Seocheon County
🏪 Hansan Market
📍 Hansan-myeon, Jihyeon-ri · Specialty in Hansan rice wine & ramie fabric
Hongseong County
🏪 Hongseong Market
📍 Hongseong-eup, Daegyo-ri · Vibrant market in the provincial capital area
🗓️ Market Days 2 & 7
Every 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, 27th of the month
Boryeong City
🏪 Cheongso Market
📍 Cheongso-myeon, Jinjuk-ri
Boryeong City
🏪 Ungcheon Market
📍 Ungcheon-myeon, Daechang-ri
Seosan City
🏪 Seosan Market
📍 Dongmun-dong, Seosan · One of the largest traditional markets on the West Sea coast
Nonsan City
🏪 Incheon Market
📍 Yangchon-myeon, Incheon-ri
Geumsan County
🏪 Geumsan Market
📍 Geumsan-eup, Eupnae-ri · The ginseng capital — a dedicated ginseng trading market
Dangjin City
🏪 Sinpyeong Market
📍 Sinpyeong-myeon, Geumcheon-ri
Buyeo County
🏪 Hongsan Market
📍 Hongsan-myeon, Namchon-ri
Seocheon County
🏪 Seocheon Market
📍 Seocheon-eup, Gunsan-ri · The main traditional market of Seocheon County
Yeongi County (now Sejong City)
🏪 Daepyeong Market
📍 Geumnam-myeon, Yongpo-ri
Yeongi County (now Sejong City)
🏪 Jeonui Market
📍 Jeonui-eup, Eupnae-ri
Yesan County
🏪 Sapgyo Market
📍 Sapgyo-myeon, Duri-ri
Yesan County
🏪 Sinyang Market
📍 Sinyang-myeon, Sinyang-ri
Cheongyang County
🏪 Cheongyang Market
📍 Cheongyang-eup, Eupnae-ri · Home of the famous Cheongyang chili pepper 🌶️
🗓️ Market Days 3 & 8
Every 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th of the month
Gongju City
🏪 Yugu Market
📍 Yugu-myeon, Seongnam-ri · Known for Gongju chestnuts and dried persimmons
Boryeong City
🏪 Daecheon Market
📍 Daecheon-dong · Near Daecheon Beach, popular with tourists and locals alike
Nonsan City
🏪 Nonsan Market
📍 Hwaji-dong · Nonsan City's largest traditional market
Buyeo County
🏪 Gyuam Market
📍 Gyuam-myeon, Gyuam-ri · Traditional riverside port market along the Geum River
Buyeo County
🏪 Ipo Market
📍 Yanghwa-myeon, Ipo-ri
Yesan County
🏪 Station Market (Yesan Market)
📍 Yesan-eup, Jugyo-ri · Large, easy-access market in front of Yesan Station
Yesan County
🏪 Gwangsi Market
📍 Gwangsi-myeon, Hajang-ri
Yesan County
🏪 Godeok Market
📍 Godeok-myeon, Daecheon-ri
Cheongyang County
🏪 Midang Market
📍 Jangpyeong-myeon, Midang-ri
Taean County
🏪 Taean Market
📍 Taean-eup, Dongmun-ri · Rich in West Sea seafood and marine products
Hongseong County
🏪 Galsan Market
📍 Galsan-myeon, Sangchon-ri
🗓️ Market Days 4 & 9
Every 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, 29th of the month
Cheonan City
🏪 Ipjang Market
📍 Ipjang-myeon, Hajang-ri · One of Cheonan's "Eight Scenic Wonders" — a beloved traditional market
Nonsan City
🏪 Ganggyeong Market
📍 Ganggyeong-eup, Daeheung-ri · Historic port market dating back to the Joseon Dynasty
Nonsan City
🏪 Dugye Market
📍 Duma-myeon, Dugye-ri
Geumsan County
🏪 Chubu Market
📍 Chubu-myeon, Majeon-ri · Heart of the Geumsan ginseng growing region
Buyeo County
🏪 Imcheon Market
📍 Imcheon-myeon, Gunsan-ri
Buyeo County
🏪 Nonti Market
📍 Guryong-myeon, Nonti-ri
Seocheon County
🏪 Biin Market
📍 Biin-myeon, Seongnae-ri
Yeongi County (now Sejong City)
🏪 Jochiwon Market
📍 Jochiwon-eup, Won-ri · The flagship traditional market of Sejong City
Yesan County
🏪 Deoksan Market
📍 Deoksan-eup, Eupnae-ri · Near Deoksan Hot Springs — popular with tourists
Cheongyang County
🏪 Bunhyang Market
📍 Jangpyeong-myeon, Bunhyang-ri
Hongseong County
🏪 Gwangcheon Market
📍 Gwangcheon-eup, Sinjin-ri · Famed for Gwangcheon dried seaweed and salted seafood
🗓️ Market Days 5 & 10
Every 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th of the month
Seosan City
🏪 Haemi Market
📍 Haemi-eup, Eupnae-ri · Historic market near the Haemi Catholic Martyrs' Shrine
Nonsan City
🏪 Samgeori Market
📍 Yeonmu-myeon, Ansim-ri
Nonsan City
🏪 Yeonsan Market
📍 Yeonsan-myeon, Yeonsan-ri · Great stopover after hiking Mt. Hwajisan
Dangjin City
🏪 Dangjin Market
📍 Dangjin-eup, Eupnae-ri · The central downtown market of Dangjin City
Buyeo County
🏪 Buyeo Market
📍 Buyeo-eup, Gua-ri · Enjoy history and shopping at this Baekje heritage market
Buyeo County
🏪 Oesan Market
📍 Oesan-myeon, Mansu-ri
Seocheon County
🏪 Pangyo Market
📍 Pangyo-myeon, Hyeonam-ri
Yesan County
🏪 Eupnae Market (Yesan Central Market)
📍 Yesan-eup, Eupnae-ri · Bustling market near Yesan County Hall
Cheongyang County
🏪 Jeongsan Market
📍 Jeongsan-myeon, Seojeong-ri
Cheongyang County
🏪 Hwaseong Market
📍 Hwaseong-myeon, Sanjeong-ri
Taean County
🏪 Anmyeon Market
📍 Anmyeon-eup, Seungeon-ri · Coastal market perfect alongside Anmyeondo Island tourism
🍀 Must-Buy Local Specialties at Chungnam Markets
🌿 Geumsan County
6-year-old Korean red ginseng — the finest quality
🌶️ Cheongyang County
Cheongyang chili peppers — Korea's spiciest variety
🍶 Seocheon County
Hansan ramie fabric & Hansan Sogokju (traditional rice wine)
🐟 Hongseong County
Gwangcheon dried seaweed & fermented seafood (jeotgal)
🍎 Yesan County
Yesan apples & Deoksan hot spring dumplings
🍓 Nonsan City
Nonsan strawberries & Ganggyeong salted seafood
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When exactly does a 5-day market open?
The month is divided into 5-day cycles: Days 1 & 6, 2 & 7, 3 & 8, 4 & 9, and 5 & 10. For example, a "1 & 6 day market" opens on the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, 26th, and 31st of every month.
Q2. Can I pay by card at the market?
Most vendors prefer cash transactions, though mobile payment apps and card terminals are becoming more common. We still recommend bringing cash to be safe and to move through the market quickly.
Q3. What's the best time of day to visit?
Between 9 AM and 11 AM is the most lively time. You'll find the freshest produce, the widest selection, and plenty of friendly conversation with the vendors. The atmosphere starts to wind down after lunchtime.
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