Shopping in Seoul! part 1.
dongdaemun market
History
Dongdaemun Market opened in July 1905 in Yeji-dong (예지동 禮智洞), whose
name means "a neighborhood for learning politeness",
so the market was originally called Baeugaejang (배우개장, "market for learning").
The market was also called Gwangjang Market (광장시장) as a company of the
same name was set up as market management.
The market was set in a closed structure until the Korean War, when the market
was completely destroyed.
The market slowly rebuilt over the years, and in 1959 a building was constructed
and the market was revived.
In 1998 and 1999, large shopping malls such as Geopyeong Freya, Migliore, and
Doosan Tower were built in the district and the market was renovated with a
modern atmosphere among the traditional market.
Characteristic
Dongdaemun Market is located near Dongdaemun of which it takes its name.
The market is divided into five shopping districts—A, B, C, D and a shopping town,
with 26 shopping malls situated over 10 blocks, 30,000 speciality shops, and
50,000 manufacturers.
The market sells all types of goods but notably silks and fabric, clothes, shoes and
leather goods, sporting goods, plumbing and electronics,
office supplies, fortune tellers, toys and food areas specialising in Korean cuisine.
It also has many pet shops.
The Market is on the Seoul list of Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for the
Korean snack Sundae and mandu.
The market was traditionally a night market and wholesalers once operated from
1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Now, the area is open for 18 ½ hours a day from 10:30 a.m.
to 5:00 a.m.,with some stores open 24 hours a day, although most stores close on
Mondays and holidays.
Malls
Section 1 - retail shops The main street divides Dongdaemun Market into two
sections. Section 1 is on the side where Doosan Tower is found, and Section 2 is
on the side of the
Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, the old site of Dongdaemun Stadium.
Huge shopping malls in Section 1 basically sell wholesale and retail goods, but
mostly deal with general customers and tourists at retail prices. Thus, they have
facilities like money exchanges and information desks with English speaking staff.
Opening hours are also aimed at general customers, opening from 10 am to 5 am
the next day. Major shopping malls are Doosan Tower, Migliore, Freya Town and
Hello a PM.
Section 2 - wholesale shops Shopping malls in Section 2 sell goods both in
wholesale and retail, but mainly sell in bulk.
Malls here usually open at about 8 pm and close at 8 am or 5 pm the next day.
The peak time comes late at night through early morning.
Since most shops deal with wholesalers, there are no dressing rooms.
Major shopping malls in Section 2 are Designer's Club, Migliore Valley, Nuzzon,
Gwanghee Fashion Mall, Jeil Pyeonghwa, and Heungin Stardom. Among them, Jeil
Pyeonghwa and Heungin Stardom attract customers in their thirties and forties.
Teens and youth in their twenties usually visit Designer's Club, Migliore Valley,
Nuzzon and Gwanghee Fashion Mall.
Information
Address 253, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Phone +82-2-120
homepage
http://www.dongdaemun.com
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자(DDP))
Address
281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 중구 을지로 281
Inquiries
1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
For more info: +82-2-2153-0510
Closed
Every Mondays
Introduction
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and
cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities.
Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate (floodgate channeling water from Namsan
Mountain to Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul Fortress), Dongdaemun History
Hall, the Dongdaemun Excavation Site, Dongdaemun Sports Memorial Hall, Event
Hall, and Design Gallery can all be found at the DDP.
Admission / Participation Fees
* Refer to the homepage.
Reservations
Reservation required at the homepage
Directions
[Subway]
Get off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit
1. Upon exiting, walk straight for about 5 min.
Homepage
www.ddp.or.kr
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