Sejong Village was once a center where Joseon-era artists such as Chusa Kim Jeong-hui gathered, and in modern times it was also a hub where writers including Lee Sang were active. Originating as a public market built during the Japanese colonial period for Japanese residents, it developed into the kind of market where people buy and sell goods after the population increase following the Korean War.
Opened in 1970, Dongdaemun General Market has been a long-time fixture of the Dongdaemun Market area for more than 40 years. This large specialist market sells everything from fabric and clothing materials to accessories and some bridal and household items, and its 5th floor is known as a handmade haven.
