Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea

One of the most interesting parts of Seoul that I have seen so far is the Noryangjin fish market. I believe it is the largest fish market in Seoul. I don’t know the exact size, but I would say its about several football fields in area. Its about 2 blocks away from the Noryangjin subway stop, and you’ll smell this place about a block away.

They sell just about every living thing from the sea. Lobsters, crab, tuna, shark, oysters, mackeral, and more are being negotiated for sale everywhere you look. If you don’t want to be hounded aggressively by fish salesman, just don’t make eye contact. There were heads popping out of every direction trying to sell me fish. Also, wear old shoes because half the floors are flooded with sea water.

Here’s a large lobster being negotiated for sale……

Here are some incredibly weird sea creatures waiting to be sold in a tank…..

Here’s a large fish being weighed and negotiated for sale….I got splashed by it a few times….

These fish are upside-down… They are alive, but I don’t know why they are hanging out upside-down….interesting….

A smaller fish getting squished by a larger fish in a tank….poor guy….

This is the most unusual sea creatures I’ve seen. I can’t imagine what these things would be used for….

Clams, oysters, mussels, and other shellfish…. water is constantly streamed on these creatures to keep them fresh….

Every type of shrimp and prawn you could imagine…  For the front middle bin, the sign says you get one kilogram (just over 2 lbs approximately 30-40 shrimp for 18,000 Korean won, which is about $14 dollars US.

Got sharks?

Shark steaks…mmmmm….

Some very large octopi for sale. the one in the lower bin is a monster….

Assorted fish for sale at Noryangjin fish market in Seoul, South Korea….

Sting-Rays for sale….. quite a treat….

If you look close, this is a bag full of dried fish heads…. yum…

Assorted bags of dried fish neatly packaged….