1913 Songjeong Station Market is directly across from Gwangju-Songjeong KTX Station. Treat it as a focused food stop or a short station layover; queues and bag collection still need room in the rail plan.
Check the market hours against your train
The current visitor listing gives hours of 11:00–22:00 Monday to Thursday and 11:00–23:00 Friday to Sunday, with closure on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The listed market lane is about a three-minute walk from Exit 5. Check the market's current visitor information and KTX schedule before setting a layover.
Choose one food stop
The lane combines long-running shops with newer businesses. The visitor listing names hotteok, gyeranbap and eomuk among the market foods. Walk the lane once, then choose one stall or meal; individual shop hours and menus vary.
Station-side or city-centre?
Stay near Songjeong when an early train, late arrival or luggage makes the return the priority. A central Gwangju base gives you more city options but adds a transfer after the meal. For a short stop, set a meeting point, keep the bags plan clear and leave a firm platform buffer.