JINHAE 5 DAY MARKET

Traditional market places open for a day in every 5 days. It is a fixed periodic urban event for place of the direct exchanging of products by farmers and artisans at a regular time and place.
The 5-day market appeared in the Joseon Dynasty. It was established in the southern region during the end of 15th century called Jangsi (equivalent of current market). The numbers increased through the Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), and by the end of the 17th century, most markets used the 5-day system. The nationwide market system was unified as a 5-day market held 6 times per month.