Imgye Satongpaldal Market (5th, 10th of each month)

When traveling from the Seoul metropolitan area to the East Sea or Samcheok, traffic often begins to build up from the Daegwallyeong section of the Yeongdong Expressway. In such cases, many people opt to take the route through Pyeongchang-gun, specifically through Jinbu-myeon → Najon-ri → Imgye-myeon → Baekbuk령 pass → Donghae City. Imgye-myeon, specifically the village of Songgye within Imgye-myeon, is located along this route. Unlike its past as a remote mountain village, Songgye now enjoys a prime location with roads connecting it to Gangneung, Taebaek, Jeongseon, and Donghae City, making it a "transportation hub." The Imgye market, located in the center of Imgye-myeon, is relatively large due to this advantageous geographical location. The Imgye 5-day market, held on the 5th and 10th of each month, attracts fewer tourists from outside the area compared to the Jeongseon market in Jeongseon-eup, but it is a popular market for residents of Gangneung and Taebaek City. The market is held in front of the Nonghyup (agricultural cooperative) next to the bus terminal and in the parking lot across the street, next to the police station.
One of the unique features of Imgye Market is the abundance of locally grown produce cultivated by nearby residents. You can find a wide variety of goods, ranging from agricultural tools like hoes, sickles, aluminum carrying poles, and carts for transporting compost, to wooden sculptures made from tree roots, as well as items like fish-shaped pastries, cast iron cookware, mousetraps, and compasses. Notably, in May, the "Wild Herb Market" opens early in the morning and typically sells out within an hour.

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Public transport

Public transportation available: No low-floor buses at Imge Bus Terminal stop.

Access route

The main entrance is connected to a flat area and is wheelchair accessible.