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

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

- Homepage
www.ddm-mall.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-2262-0114

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 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 following all the latest global fashion trends. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex continues to build up its reputation as a hub of international design.

- Address : 266 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
+82-2-2262-0114

- Opening Hours
Fabric / Garment subsidiary materials: 08:00-18:00
Marriage supplies / Home interior: 08:00-19:00
Accessories: 09:30-19:00

- Day Off
Closed Sundays (excluding marriage supply & home interior stores on 1st & 3rd Sundays)

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Fabric, fashion accessories, clothing materials, wedding products, household goods, etc.

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

- Shop Guide
Refer to the offical website

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

- Homepage
https://thessanghwa.co.kr/

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

⊙ BLT STEAK (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(비엘티스테이크(JW메리어트동대문스퀘어서울))

- Tel
+82-2-2276-3330

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. The representative menu is steak. One of the top 3 steak restaurants in New York.

⊙ The Lounge (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(더라운지(JW 메리어트 동대문스퀘어서울))

- Tel
+82-2-2276-3336

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. Different menus are provided each season. The representative menu is dessert.

⊙ Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

- Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2236-9135

Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.

⊙ Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

- Homepage
www.ddm-mall.com (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-2262-0114

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge accessory shops. Most of the handmade accessories in Korea are distributed here. Colorful accessories with unique designs are available at inexpensive prices.

⊙ CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

- Homepage
www.kgc.or.kr

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⊙ Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

- Tel
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

⊙ Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

- Homepage
www.darkhanmari.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese)

- Tel
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).



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