Suwon's Nammun Night Market: Choose the Saturday First

The published programme

Suwon's Nammun market district has a seasonal Saturday night market whose 2026 second season was announced for October 10, 17, 24 and 31. The Korea Tourism Organization lists the market from 5 to 10 p.m. on those dates; the Suwon Urban Foundation identifies itself as the programme operator. As of October 27, the last announced date is October 31.

It is a date, not a daily opening

This is the first decision for a traveller: confirm the Saturday before choosing an evening route. The published location includes the Paldalmun customer-support plaza and the Jidong Bridge area. An October 6 Incheon Ilbo report described the four planned Saturdays; it does not establish the outcome of each date.

SEOULIAN suggests treating the market and nearby fortress area as separate stops. Check how long each walk takes, where you want to end, and whether the activities that interest you are actually on the programme that night. An event advertised across several weeks does not necessarily operate on the weekdays between them.

Entry and purchases are different

The tourism listing says entry is free and lists food, a flea market and performances among the announced attractions. Free entry does not mean food or merchandise is free. Ask vendors about prices and ingredients, and check the current organizer notice for any changes or weather-related cancellation.

Planning after this season

Do not assume a 2027 edition or the same dates will be offered. Before relying on the remaining October 31 date, check the Suwon Urban Foundation's latest notice. Coverage date: October 10, 2026; researched and published afterward, with actual fact-check and publication dates recorded separately.