Suncheon Ollangga One-Day Market
Nov 14, 2026 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
The 2026 edition ran Nov 14, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
On November 14, 2026, the 'Suncheon Ollangga One-Day Market' will be held around Byeolmi-gil in Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do, celebrating the revitalization of the old downtown commercial district and the opening of new stores from the 3rd cohort of the Local Hope Startup program.
This event was organized to promote the old downtown shopping district and new startup stores and to encourage visitors to make greater use of local businesses. At the venue, the old downtown merchants' association and participating teams from various countries will run food promotion zones, and a variety of cultural performances will take place, including busking performances, spoon nanta, and performances by foreign residents.
Programs that visitors can take part in directly will also be offered. These include an online stamp tour in which visitors complete missions by visiting old downtown stores, a cashback event that provides Suncheon Love Gift Certificates based on purchase amount, a mystery box air-ball raffle, a QR treasure hunt at startup stores, and a lucky draw. In addition, experience programs such as making dalgona, making four-leaf clover keyrings, decorating ballpoint pens, and writing time-capsule letters provide a variety of ways to enjoy the event.
The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is organized so that visitors can tour the old downtown commercial district while enjoying local food, performances, and hands-on experiences together.
Why go
This one-day event in Suncheon's old downtown combines food stalls run by the local merchants' association and new startup shops, with street performances including busking and spoon nanta. Hands-on activities like dalgona-making, keyring crafting, and a treasure-hunt-style stamp tour give visitors a low-key, community-feel way to explore a revitalized commercial district.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Yongsan or Seoul Station to Suncheon Station (roughly 2.5–3 hours on direct or connecting services via the Honam line), or an express bus from a Seoul terminal to Suncheon Bus Terminal (around 4 hours). From Suncheon Station or the bus terminal, a short taxi or local bus ride gets you to the Byeolmi-gil area in Namnae-dong where the market is held.
Tips
- This is a single-day event on November 14, 2026, running 11:00–18:00, so plan your visit around those hours.
- Bring ID or a payment method to join the cashback event for Suncheon Love Gift Certificates, and keep an eye out for the QR treasure hunt at startup stores.
- Mid-November in Suncheon is cool, so dress warmly if you plan to stroll the outdoor old downtown streets between stalls and performances.
Best for: families, foodies, street performance fans, casual shoppers.
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