South Korea's Dongmyo flea market, once known for its great deals on vintage clothing, is facing tough times. Despite some clothing being sold at very low prices, like 3,000 won for jeans, the number of buyers has drastically decreased even compared to the pandemic period. Sellers report that visitors, including foreign tourists, often just browse without making purchases. High inflation and economic downturn have forced people to cut back on non-essential spending like clothes. The market is also challenged by rising costs of importing secondhand clothes, making it difficult to maintain low prices.
