Dongdaemun Design Plaza 동대문디자인플라자（DDP）
- +82-2-2153-0000
- ddp.or.kr
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. Registration for touring the architecture is available on-site and other event schedules and kid program information are available on the website.
Utilization information
・Information : Exhibition (Seoul Architecture Festival, Paik Nam June Show, etc.)
Event (HERA Seoul Fashion Week, Farmers Market, etc.)
Structure Tour (DDP Site Participating Tour)
Reserved DDP Group Tour (groups of 20 people or more)
Individual DDP Tour (Audio guide tour / free)
Kids program (Design playground, regular craft shop)
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2153-0000
・Parking Facilities : Operates 24 hours
・Operating Hours : Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
* Every Wednesday, Friday: Extended hours 10:00-21:00
[Permanent opening]
Design Pathway / Oullim Saure / Design Shop, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, Dongdaemun History Museum 1398, Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial, etc.
Available Facilities
- Museum: Design Museum, Design Exhibition Hall, Design Playground, Design Pathway, Pathway Cafe
- Design Shop: Design Shops, Academy Hall
- Oullim Square : Miraero Bridge, Design Market, Information Center
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: An eco-friendly park
(Gallery MUN, Yigansumun Exhibition Hall, Dongdaemun History Museum 1398, Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial , Seoul Fortress Hall (Yigansu Gate), Garden Yigansu Gate)
Facility Utilization Fees
* Please refer to website for details.
Restrooms
Reservation Info. for Natives
* Inquiries: +82-1644-1328
Access
[Subway]
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 4 ,5) and Exit 1.
From Incheon International Airport, take AREX (Airport Railroad):
Go to Gimpo International Airport Station → Transfer to Gongdeok Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) → Get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
From Gimpo International Airport, take AREX (Airport Railroad):
Go to Gimpo International Airport Station → Transfer at Dangsan Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) → Get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
[Bus]
1. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
- Blue bus: N13 , N16 , N30 , N62 , 105 , 144 , 152 , 261 , 301 , 420
- Green bus: 2012 , 2015 , 2233 , 7212
- Red bus: 9403
- City circular bus: 90S Tour
2. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
- Green bus: 2012
3. Airport Limousine Bus
From Incheon International Airport:
Board Airport Dongdaemun (Toyoko Inn)-bound Limousine Bus No. 6001 at Incheon International Airport → Toyoko Inn (Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Cerestar, Sindang-dong, Gwanghui-dong) → Go across the crosswalk in front of Ramodo Shopping Mall
From Gimpo International Airport:
Board Dongdaemun (Toyoko Inn)-bound Limousine Bus No. 6001 at Gimpo International Airport → Toyoko Inn (Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Cerestar, Sindang-dong, Gwanghui-dong) → Go across the crosswalk in front of Ramodo Shopping Mall
281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Traffic information
- Subway Line 1 Dongdaemun (동대문）- 361.9m
- Subway Line 4 Dongdaemun (동대문）- 361.9m
- Subway Line 5 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원）- 401.3m
- Subway Line 2 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원）- 401.3m
- Subway Line 4 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원）- 401.3m
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