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Dongdaemun Market
Ever since its opening in 1905, Dongdaemun
Market has been one of the major markets in
Korea. Specializing in wholesale clothing,
the market has grown large, having more than
20 shopping malls. A full range of fashion
items that cover from head to toe, are found
in Dongdaemun Market at inexpensive prices.
Just name it and you shall find it! No
wonder that the market is always crowded
with retailers, foreigners, customers and
tourists. |
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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 the side
of Dongdaemun Stadium. (See the map below.) 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 convenient facilities like money
exchanges and information desks with English
speaking staff. Open hours are also aimed at
general customers, opening from 10 am to 5 am of
the next day. With a pleasant interior, and
rhythmical music played all day long, shopping
malls in Section 1 draw many young people
everyday. Various events organized by these
shopping malls (7 or 8 pm) are also delightful.
Sometimes you will get to see the youth come up
on the stage in front of the mall, dancing or
singing. Major shopping malls are Doosan Tower,
Migliore, Freya Town and Hello apM. |
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Section 2 - Wholesale Shops
Shopping malls in Section 2 sell goods both
in wholesale and retail, but mainly sell in
bulk. That is why shopping malls here
usually open at about 8 pm and close at 8 am
or 5 pm the next day for the convenience of
wholesalers. The peak time comes late at
night through early morning. Since most
shops deal with the wholesalers, there is no
dressing room. Refunds and exchanges are not
guaranteed, so make sure to check the
quality and size carefully. 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
or forties with items of simple and elegant
design. The teens or youths in their
twenties usually visit Designer's Club,
Migliore Valley, Nuzzon and Gwanghee Fashion
Mall. |
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Sporting Goods
Near Dongdaemun Market is Dongdaemun Stadium.
There is a variety of sporting goods shops
around the stadium. |
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Seoul Subway Line 2 Dongdaemun Stadium Station, or Line 1 or 4
Dongdaemun Station
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