광장시장 - Gwangjang Market

The best way to describe this market is: The area in Seoul most likely to have Anthony Burdain as a regular costumer. 

If you're looking for the real Korean food, people and atmosphere in Seoul, look no further than the Gwangjang Market. It is equally overwhelmingly crowded as it is awesome! From the fresh food, appetizing looking booths, to the pig faces and vibrant red spicy Kimchi, this place is fantastic. Don't expect fancy, expect to be pushed, bumped into and to sit up close to others ..... and if you're lucky, or patient enough, to find a seat in one of the restaurants, make sure to "GomBae 건배 " your neighbors.

Directions: Take Subway line 1.
Get off Jongno 5-ga Station. Exit 8