# Chuseok markets in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chuseok-markets-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-09-16T08:47:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The ‘2026 Chuseok Direct Transaction Market’ was held on September 16 at the Gangnam District Office parking lot. The event, designed to promote urban-rural coexistence and support local producers, featured 60 booths operated by 79 production farms and 39 local governments.

On the morning of the event, the Gangnam District Council, led by Chairman Lee Jae-jin, visited the market to meet with residents and producers. The council emphasized the importance of maintaining exchange platforms that connect urban areas with rural regions.

In addition to high-quality agricultural, fishery, and livestock products, the market included a food market and traditional activities such as lucky bag draws and games. Participating regions with exchange ties to Gangnam included Yangpyeong-gun, Dangjin-si, Yanggu-gun, Chilgok-gun, Yeongju-si, and Naju-si.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Gangnam District Council visits Chuseok direct market

Gangnam District Council members visited a Chuseok direct market featuring 60 booths and 79 farms to promote urban-rural exchange and high-quality local agricultural products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gangnam-district-council-visits-chuseok-direct-market

### 2026-09-06: Gangnam-gu to host Chuseok direct transaction market on September 16

Gangnam-gu is hosting a Chuseok direct transaction market on September 16, featuring 80 farms and 40 local governments selling regional specialties and hosting traditional festivities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gangnam-gu-to-host-chuseok-direct-transaction-market-on-september-16

### 2026-09-03: Incheon to host Chuseok sale of senior-made products

Incheon will host a sale of over 100 handmade products by seniors from September 14-15 to support elderly employment and Chuseok gift shopping.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-to-host-chuseok-sale-of-senior-made-products

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Cite as: Chuseok markets in South Korea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chuseok-markets-in-south-korea