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Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town 동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운

  • +82-2-2262-0114
  • 4.0/1
266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 종로 266 (종로6가))

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

・Information : • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2262-0114

・Opening date : December 1970

・Operating Hours : Closed on Sundays, Seollal & Chuseok / Operating hours vary by stores, please check details from the official website.

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : Sundays (* Wedding & house decoration shops: Open on Sundays)
* Food Court (seasonal): Varies by restaurant

・Products Offered : Fabric, fashion accessories, clothing materials, wedding products, household goods, and more.

・Structure Size : Total area: 16,529㎡ / Structural area: 79,339㎡
* Dongdaemun Shopping Complex: 3 buildings (7F)
* Dongdaemun Shopping Town: 1 building (5F)

・Store Information : 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

Available Brands

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

Access

[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

Review(1)

4 Cindy 2016.12.23 10:44

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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