The Namdaemun Market was founded in 1414, the 14th year of the Joseon Dynasty. In 1964, it became a joint stock company of landowners and merchants. Through Japanese colonial era, the Korean War, and lots of big and small fire, the Namdaemun Market entered the merchant of Namdaemun Market at 2011. And at 2014, it was 600-year anniversary of Namdaemun Market. It offers over 1,700 varieties of goods including clothing, accessories, kitchenware and so on. Also Namdaemun Market is known as one of the best marketplaces to buy traditional handcrafts. And popular attractions including Deoksugung Palace and Gwanghwamun Gate are located nearby.