MUNGYEONG — Gyeongsangbuk-do is set to host the 18th Gyeongbuk Traditional Market Goods Exhibition from November 6 to 8 at Parking Lot No. 4 of the Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park.

The three-day event brings together 51 traditional markets from across Gyeongsangbuk-do and six merchant booths from other regions, including Gangwon, Chungnam, Chungbuk, and Daejeon.

Organized by the Gyeongbuk Merchants Association and co-hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do, Mungyeong City, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the exhibition runs under the slogan: "The Future of Traditional Markets Begins in Gyeongbuk!"

Event Highlights & Attractions

A total of 68 booths will be operated during the event, categorized into food zones (14 booths), exhibition and sales zones (43 booths), and promotional booths (11 booths). Visitors can browse, taste, and purchase a diverse array of high-quality regional agricultural, livestock, and marine products, traditional foods, and handmade crafts directly from the merchants.

To engage visitors and boost on-site spending, the festival features a variety of interactive programs:

Special Bargains: A popular "100-Won Auction" and a lively arm-wrestling contest.
Shopping Incentives: A refund event offering benefits to visitors who spend 30,000 KRW or more.
Digital & Public Services: Live-commerce broadcasts, a merchant capacity-building PR pavilion, and on-site legal consultation booths.
Entertainment: Traditional cultural performances, busking sessions, and regular prize giveaways.

Looking Toward the Future

Beyond on-site retail, the exhibition serves as a platform to test online sales channels and expand market reach, aiming to elevate the brand value of "Gyeongbuk-style Traditional Markets" amidst rapidly changing consumer trends.

"Through this exhibition held in the stunning natural scenery of Mungyeong Saejae, visitors will experience the true excellence of Gyeongbuk’s traditional markets and the passion of our merchants," said Yang Geum-hee, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk-do.

"We will continue to implement future-oriented policies—such as facility modernization, enhanced fire safety networks, and digital transformation—to ensure our traditional markets build self-reliance and evolve into vibrant commercial districts that people love to visit."

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