Namdaemun Market, which started as a "sijeon" in 1414, boasts a 600-year history as the nation's premier traditional general market. With over 6,000 stores, the market attracts up to 500,000 visitors daily, including international tourists. In light of the recent rise in K-culture's prominence and the global interest in Namdaemun Market, we propose the new "Osaek Cloud Arcade" to blend the past, present, and future.

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Osaek Clouds are traditionally multicolored auspicious clouds that appear where divine beings reside, symbolizing the presence of the king. When these clouds appear, it signifies prosperity and good fortune for the nation. The light and shade created by the Osaek Cloud roof will add vibrancy and comfort to the bustling atmosphere of Namdaemun Market. Underneath the roof, people gathered like clouds will shop, eat, and experience something special, much like travelers. Climbing up a layer to the roof, visitors will encounter serene, otherworldly views, feeling like divine beings themselves. This creates a unique experience of meeting the "past Namdaemun" above the bustling "present market" – a new boundary transcended by the Osaek Clouds. Through this new boundary created by the clouds, Namdaemun is reinterpreted and reborn.