📝 1. Overview
Yongsan Electronics Market is a sprawling, multi-building tech bazaar where everything from high-end GPUs to ‘90s anime DVDs can be found — often at great prices. It’s where PC builders, gamers, otakus, and bargain hunters unite. Unlike glitzy malls, this place is raw, practical, and full of hidden gems. Whether you’re building a custom PC, modding retro gear, or just nerding out, this is Seoul’s original tech heaven.
🌟 2. Highlights
🖥️ Techno Mart, Najin Mall, & Sunin Plaza – Core buildings for all things hardware
🕹️ Retro Gaming Shops – Famicom, Dreamcast, N64, Korean ROM hacks
📦 DIY PC Parts & Accessories – SSDs, GPUs, cases, and cables galore
📱 Mobile & Tablet Floors – Latest devices, repairs, and accessories
📀 Anime & DVD Stalls – Out-of-print treasures from Korea, Japan, and beyond
📸 Used Camera Gear – DSLRs, vintage lenses, tripods, and filters
🧰 Hard-to-Find Tech Tools – Soldering kits, cables, adapters, testing gear
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:
- Najin Mall’s maze-like floors
- Retro game display walls (ask politely before snapping)
- View of market skyline from Yongsan Station pedestrian deck
💬 Many shopkeepers speak basic English or Japanese tech terms
🧾 Some buildings are cash-preferred — ATMs available inside
🕐 Best time: 11 AM – 5 PM (many shops close early!)
💡 Haggle-friendly zone — especially on used goods or multiple items
🛠️ Want a build? Bring your specs — some shops assemble PCs on the spot
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 near Yongsan Electronics Market
- Wonjo Yongsan Gamjatang (원조 용산 감자탕)
🍲 Pork bone stew loved by locals + techies
📍 15-4 Hangang-daero 37-gil, Yongsan-gu
🕒 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 3 min walk from Techno Mart exit - Jinju Jip (진주집)
🍜 Kongguksu (cold soy noodle) legend with creamy broth
📍 22 Hangang-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu
🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🚶 Near Yongsan Station, great for lunch - Lotteria Yongsan I’Park
🍔 For when you’re tired and just want a fast bite indoors
📍 I’Park Mall B1F
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🚶 Inside the mall next to the market zone
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Seoul Station:
🚇 1 stop on Line 1 → Yongsan Station → Follow signs to I’Park Mall & Market
📍 From Itaewon or Samgakji:
🚇 Line 6 to Samgakji → Transfer to Line 4 → Yongsan Station
📍 Getting Around
🚶 Buildings are connected via skybridges & underground paths
🗺️ Grab a floor map at main info booths — it’s easy to get lost
📦 Many shops offer shipping or tax refund for foreign buyers
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