DAISO Dongdaemun Branch[Tax Refund Shop](다이소 동대문점)

– Homepage
www.daiso.co.kr/

Often called the “people’s store,” Daiso is Korea’s leading fixed-price retail brand, offering everyday essentials at reasonable prices. With more than 30,000 household items, it adds value to everyday life and makes shopping more enjoyable.

– Address : B1, Dongnyeong Building, 309, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

– Information and Guides
1522-4400

– Opening Hours
10:00~22:00

– Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Parking
Not available

– Restroom
Not available

– Items for Sale
Clothing, Footwear, Bags, Sporting goods, Perfume / cosmetics, Miscellaneous goods, Jewelry / accessories, Ginseng / herbal medicines / health supplements, Food products, Souvenirs / local specialties, Traditional crafts / ceramics / wooden crafts / other handicrafts, Mobile phone accessories, Stationery / toys / recreational goods

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Heunginjimun Gate – Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

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– Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

– Tel
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

⊙ Doota Mall (두타몰)

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– Homepage
www.doota-mall.com/en

Doota Mall is a must-visit shopping destination that represents Dongdaemun-the center of K-fashion and culture in Seoul. Doota offers a true one-stop shopping experience across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and dining-from K-designers, sportswear, women and men’s apparel to a wide variety of cafes and restaurents. Open until midnight, Doota welcomes intenational travelers with special gifts and exclusive benefits.

⊙ Pyounghwa (Pyeonghwa) Fashion Town (서울 평화시장)

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– Homepage
http://www.pyounghwa.com
비짓서울 https://korean.visitseoul.net

– Tel
+82-2-2265-3531~3

The Pyounghwa Fashion Town market in Dongdaemun has been selling fashion clothing and accessories for over 50 years ever since the end of the Korean War. It was here that in 1953 North Korean refugees started selling clothes made from US army uniforms. Their market was then named Pyounghwa, which means peace, in the hope that no other wars would be fought on Korean soil. The Pyounghwa Fashion Town was therefore the beginning of the 30,000 stores that now make up Dongdaemun Fashion Town, which is seen as one of the global centers of the fashion industry.

Spread over a large area, this historical fashion market is divided into several districts, the ‘Gu Pyounghwa Fashion Town’ is the oldest, and there is also the ‘Shin Pyounghwa Fashion Town’, ‘Dong Pyounghwa Fashion Town’, and ‘Cheong Pyounghwa Fashion Town’.

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

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– 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.

⊙ Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리)

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Walking east along Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flows near Sewoon Plaza, you will see a cluster of small bookstores. Books published 30 to 50 years ago, and various out-of-date magazines are piled up in about ten bookstores. You can indirectly experience the old culture and history that formed the basis of K-content, and sometimes you can also find foreign books. Nearby is Dongdaemun Market, a wholesale market selling various subsidiary materials, and Pyounghwa Market (open from night to early morning), where you can browse clothing fabrics, which are excellent places to visit together.

⊙ Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

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– 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.

⊙ Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

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– Homepage
www.museum.seoul.kr

– Tel
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

⊙ Donga Stationery (동아완구)

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Donga Stationery is a stationery store located along Changsin-dong Stationery Street. The stop offers a full range of stationery and character goods and is popular among children and adults alike. The shop is located right by Dongdaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4, making it easily accessible.

⊙ Hello apM (헬로에이피엠)

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– 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.

⊙ Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

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– Homepage
www.ddp.or.kr

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.

DAISO Dongdaemun Branch[Tax Refund Shop](다이소 동대문점)