It is a combination of 12 markets with 1200 stores, 3300 employees in total and covers an area of 99,000 square metres.
During the period when Korea was under the Japanese colonial occupation, the surrounding area was reclaimed and Namseokgyo Bridge was gradually buried.
[5] The market has numerous food stalls and alleys selling traditional Korean cuisine, among which the popular ones are Sundae(blood sausage), pajeon (savory pancake), tteok(rice cake), pig's trotters and grilled pork belly.
[2] It is often considered the highlight of the Cheongju Yukgeori Market and takes place in the early mornings from 5 am to 8 am.
Studies have shown that its spatial configurational features create a network that causes interactions between the market and the surrounding suburban components, which in turn affects the flow, transport and potential movement of pedestrians.
This helps Yukgeori market maintain and promote social and commercial activities, thereby supporting its revitalization.
In 2015, it was selected as the target site for the Project of Promoting Global Premium Markets by the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) and the Korea Tourism Organization(KTO).