Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

- Homepage
www.ddp.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2153-0000

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. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design Museum, Design Market & Eoullim Plaza, and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the building's exterior attracts the attention of many photographers with its delicate curves and bold shapes.

- Address : 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

- Experience Guide
Exhibitions, events, kids' programs, etc.
* Refer to the webstie for details

- Information and Guides
+82-2-2153-0000

- Parking
Available

- Day Off
New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
* Sallimteo closes the 3rd Monday of every month

- Operating Hours
10:00-20:00
* Some spaces may operate flexibly depending on the program



- Available Facilities
Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design Museum, Design Market & Eoullim Plaza, and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

- Admission Fees
Free (fees vary by event and exprience program)

- Interpretation Services Offered
Available (English, Japanese, Chinese)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

- Homepage
www.ddp.or.kr

museum.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2266-7188

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.

⊙ Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관)

- Homepage
www.kansong.org
www.ddp.or.kr

- Tel
+82-70-7774-2524

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures, on display at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) through the Treasures of Kansong exhibition.

⊙ Tonymoly - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 동대문)

- Homepage
tonystreet.com

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⊙ Migliore - Dongdaemun Branch (밀리오레 (동대문점))

- Tel
+82-2-3393-0293

Migliore is located in Dongdaemun, a shopping district that stretches from Jongno 5(o)-ga Station to Dongdaemun Subway Station. Migliore sells the latest fashion apparel targeted towards the younger generation, with customers in their teens making up 80% of the business. Migliore is a convenient shopping facility that has an enormous variety of products sold at reasonable prices.

⊙ Hong Chun Cheon Dongdaemun(홍춘천 동대문)

- Tel
+82-2-2273-7888

A chicken specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. The most famous menu is spicy stir-fried chicken with cheese. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken.

⊙ Maxtyle (맥스타일)

- Homepage
www.maxtyle.com

- Tel
+82-2-2218-6789

Maxtyle is an exclusive fashion mall and multipurpose cultural space located in the area of Dongdaemun Fashion District. The name, “Maxtyle,” is a shortened form of the phrase “maximum style.” The mall is comprised of seven underground and eight aboveground levels. The mall aims to become the leader in both fashion and culture, providing customers with high-quality merchandise at great prices.

⊙ Hello apM (헬로에이피엠)

- Homepage
www.helloapm.com (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-6388-1114

Hello apM is located within the Dongdaemun shopping district and appeals to customers in their 10s and 20s for it's latest trending styles and low prices. It is crowded year-round with young people from all over the world. Bargaining has faded out over recent years with prices more often indicated.

⊙ Motion - apM Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모션 APM)

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⊙ Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

- Homepage
www.naenara.or.kr
@naenara

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3445-1519

The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase the national tourism volume, information exchanges, travel service quality, and local economies.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto