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Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town

동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운

+82-2-2262-0114
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266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 종로 266 (종로6가))

Overview

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The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December of 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing for all the latest global fashion trends. The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is now now also building up its reputation as a hub of international design.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2262-0114
Opened: December 1970
Opening hours: Closed on Sundays, Seollal & Chuseok / Operating hours vary by stores, please check details from the official website.
Parking: Available
Closed: Sundays (* Wedding & house decoration shops: Open on Sundays)
* Food Court (seasonal): Varies by restaurant
Products: Fabric, fashion accessories, clothing materials, wedding products, household goods, and more.
Size: Total area: 16,529㎡ / Structural area: 79,339㎡
* Dongdaemun Shopping Complex: 3 buildings (7F)
* Dongdaemun Shopping Town: 1 building (5F)
Store guide: Dongdaemun Shopping Complex A

5F: Materials / Accessories / Beads / Buttons / Laces
4F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
3F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
2F: Various Fabrics / Interior Design Decorations
1F: Bedding / Plates / Curtains / Living Essentials / Apparel Fabrics
B1: Thread / Clothes

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex B

6F: Amenities/ Fashion accessories
5F: Materials / Accessories / Beads / Buttons / Laces
4F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
3F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
2F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
1F: Bedding / Plates / Curtains / Living Essentials / Apparel Fabrics
B1: Various Threads / Tailoring Goods and Tools
Dongdaemun Shopping Complex C

6F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
5F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
4F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
3F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
2F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
1F: Bedding / Plates / Curtains / Living Essentials / Apparel Fabrics
B1: Bedding / Plates / Curtains / Living Essentials
Shopping Town (New Building)

5F: Accessory Fabrics
4F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
3F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
2F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics
1F: Various Fabrics / Cotton Fabrics / Accessory Fabrics
B1: Bedding / Plates / Curtains / Living Essentials / Amenities
Restrooms: Available

Updated 2016.02.02

Available Brands

Paco Rabanne, Michiko London, Evezary, Cheil Industries, Songwol Towel, etc.

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

[Subway]
Dongdaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Exit 8 or 9.

[Bus]
1. Jongno 6-ga
- General Bus (일반): 111
- Blue Bus (간선): N26, N10, 101, 152, 201, 260, 262, 270, 271, 370, 720, 721
- Green Bus (지선): 7025, 7212
- Red Bus (광역): 9301

2. Cheonggye 6-ga
- Blue Bus (간선): 163

3. Dongdaemun
- General Bus (일반): 111
- Blue Bus (간선): N26, N10, N13, N30, 101, 103, 105, 144, 152, 201, 260, 261, 262, 270, 271, 370, 420, 721, 720
- Green Bus (지선): 2112, 2233
- Red Bus (광역): 9301
- Airport Bus (공항): 6002

4. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
(Bus Sation Number: 02-172, 02-173, 02-174, 02-175, 02-235)
- Blue Bus (간선): N13, N16, N30, N62, 105, 144, 152, 202, 261, 301, 407, 420, 507
- Green Bus (지선): 2012, 2014, 2015, 2233, 7212
- Red Bus (광역): 9403

* Information on the directions is subject to chanage.
For more detailed info, please visit the official website.

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 1 Dongdaemun (동대문) - 197.1m
Subway Line 4 Dongdaemun (동대문) - 197.1m
Subway Line 1 Jongno 5(o)ga (종로5가) - 535.6m
Subway Line 5 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) - 588.1m
Subway Line 2 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) - 588.1m
Subway Line 4 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) - 588.1m
Subway Line 6 Dongmyo (동묘앞) - 791.1m
Subway Line 1 Dongmyo (동묘앞) - 791.1m
Subway Line 5 Euljiro 4(sa)ga (을지로4가) - 947.8m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 4(sa)ga (을지로4가) - 947.8m

Review

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Cindy2016.12.23

とにかく広くて、通路幅が狭く、ぜんぶの店を回るにはとてつもなく時間がかかるので行く前に何を買うか決めてから行ったほうがいいでしょう。

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