Jayu Market and Wonju Jungang Market form the dense commercial core of the old downtown. The second floor of Jungang Market was recast as Miro Arts Market with small studios, cafés and shops, while food and everyday retail remain below and nearby. Open businesses change, so the market should be described as a living and uneven commercial space rather than a completed regeneration success.
How to read the site
Dates and figures in this article are reference points for comparing periods, not decorations meant to exaggerate the place. At the site, distinguish old fabric, reconstructed elements and spaces that still serve everyday life. That separation makes Wonju’s changes easier to read without turning the whole city into a single neat story.
Before you visit
Do not assume that one stop represents all of Wonju. Use can differ on weekdays, weekends, market days and closure days, while exhibitions, activities and individual businesses may change. Check the operator’s latest notice before leaving, then compare the historical account with what is actually accessible.