Artisan Markets in Chusan
Chusan, Jeju
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Artisan Markets in Chusan is a weekly open-air market on Ulleungdo's Chusan-ri waterfront, where local makers sell handcrafted goods and island produce. The market operates every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, with stalls arranged along the harbour promenade. Visitors can browse ceramics, woven textiles, and fresh seafood snacks while watching craftspeople at work.
What to expect
- Browse 20+ stalls featuring handmade pottery, lacquerware, and seaweed-based snacks, all produced by Ulleungdo residents.
- Watch live demonstrations of traditional squid-drying and rope-making techniques, with samples offered at each stall.
- Purchase directly from artisans, with most items priced between 5,000 and 30,000 KRW; cash is preferred.
- Taste freshly grilled hwangtae (dried pollock) and local honey at the food section, which opens at 10am.
- The market lasts about 3 hours, with a slow pace suitable for families and solo travellers; no entry fee applies.
- Pick up a free market map at the entrance, which lists each vendor's speciality and a short biography.
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