This area has been a market district from the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty. The market extends into the streets, crowded with many vendors selling fruits, fish, dried fish, silks, cotton goods, handcrafts, and inlaid lacquerware. In the alleys there are stores that sell comic books, jeans, army uniforms, mountain climbing gear. There are places to eat throughout the market and it's famous for fabric shops, clothes, curtains, and cushions. Goods are priced from 30-40% lower than anywhere else.