Korea Joongang Daily
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Knife threats, price fixing, dodgy scales: Iconic Incheon seafood market rots as fishy behavior turns customers away

A week before the Lunar New Year holiday, a somber mood hung over Soraepogu Traditional Fish Market in Namdong District, Incheon, as sharply reduced foot traffic due to recent controversies left the normally bustling market unusually quiet.

2026-02-17

Soraepogu fish market vendor spat turns physical over refusal to jointly hike prices

A fish merchant at Incheon's Soraepogu market allegedly attacked a fellow merchant with a weapon after the latter refused to jointly hike prices in what he called a "price-gouging scheme," according to a report on a JTBC TV show.

2025-12-18

Nine Soraepogu fish market stores caught tampering with scales

Nine of Soraepogu fish market's stores were caught tampering with their scales during a government examination on Monday.

2024-03-08

Officials probe Incheon fish market

Officials from Incheon’s Namdong District Office and local residents carry out a campaign on Tuesday at Soraepogu fish market to prevent vendors from overpricing the seafood and marine products and to stabilize consumer prices.

2024-03-05

Legless crabs, churlish merchants spark backlash against famous fish market

A merchant at Soraepogu fish market in Incheon annoyedly replied to a customer, "Why even ask if you're not going to buy?" The market in June was accused of selling crabs that were missing legs. One crab had only a single leg attached.

2023-12-06