In 1950, the Korean War began, and most of the 250 shops in the market were destroyed. When vendors returned to the market in June 1951, the area had been cordoned off by barbed wire. Activities restarted with around 100 stalls and makeshift stores in the Bukchang-dong area.
In 1950, the Korean War broke out, leaving most of the 250 shops in the market destroyed. When vendors returned to the market in June 1951, the area was fenced off with barbed wire.  Business resumed with around 100 stalls and makeshift stores in the Bukchang-dong area.