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Dongdaemun Design Plaza

동대문디자인플라자

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play.

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Short waits, easy to move

as of 20:46 KST · Based on nearby measuring point: DDP(동대문디자인플라자) ›

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Visitors to Jung-gu this time last year

Source: Korea Tourism Organization DataLab

About 544K a day on average; Saturday was the busiest (about 645K).

  • 483KMon
  • 510KTue
  • 526KWed
  • 544KThu
  • 595KFri
  • 645KSat
  • 504KSun

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization

About

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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.

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Places to take cover in an emergency such as an air raid or disaster, nearest first.

Source: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, civil defense shelters (KOGL Type 1)

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Info

Address281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours10:00~20:00 ※ 프로그램에 따라 일부공간 탄력운영
Closed1월 1일 / 설·추석 당일 ※ 시설 별로 상이하므로 자세한 사항은 홈페이지 참조
Parking가능
Contact02-2153-0000

Source: Korea Tourism Organization. Check official notices before visiting.

Known crowd patterns

Visitors/yr17000K people (2025)
Why it gets busy
  • 서울라이트 DDP 행사 때 밤늦게까지 붐빔 (2026년 보도)

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