




Dongdaemun Design Plaza
동대문디자인플라자
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play.
Crowd now
Plenty
Short waits, easy to move
as of 20:46 KST · Based on nearby measuring point: DDP(동대문디자인플라자) ›
Today's weather
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KMA short-range forecast
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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
Crowd forecast, next 30 days
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.
🛡️ Nearby emergency shelters
Places to take cover in an emergency such as an air raid or disaster, nearest first.
- 70m동대문역사문화공원역지하철승강장Underground · Up to 14,468 people
- 430m에이피엠 지하2~3층Underground · Up to 2,487 people
- 440m중구구민회관 지하1~3층Underground · Up to 907 people
Source: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, civil defense shelters (KOGL Type 1)
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Info
Source: Korea Tourism Organization. Check official notices before visiting.
Known crowd patterns
- 서울라이트 DDP 행사 때 밤늦게까지 붐빔 (2026년 보도)
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