Clothing is available in significant quantities, with some items, like jackets and jeans, sold for very low prices.

The local government has reportedly expressed conflicted opinions on how and whether to regulate these merchants, as they are seen as part of the appeal of the market.

[7] Since 2016, the local merchant association (동묘지역연합회) has been running a fund for donating a portion of their profits to underprivileged people in the area.

[10] The market has become popular with young South Koreans and tourists, who see it as a place to look for bargains on vintage items and clothing.

[5] This was commented on in G-Dragon's new variety show, 'Good Day', where a shopkeeper has his store 'Vintage GD' named after the artist, and stated that the location was colloquially known as 'GD-Alley'[12].