Seomun Market is particularly known as a source for textiles and sewing services, a key ingredient of Daegu's fashion industry.

[2] Plans for the reconstruction of Building 2, which held the majority of the market's fabric shops, are still being made.

Side streets in the market area also feature a large number of indoor and outdoor food stalls with fish and traditional dishes.

The market can be reached both by Cheongnaeondeok Station on Daegu Metro Line 2 and Seomun Market Station on Daegu Metro Line 3.

[3] Since 2019, the market has been selected every year for the '100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of Korea,' jointly designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.