Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

2.9Km    2024-10-24

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+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.

Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap (궁나라냉면묵밥)

Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap (궁나라냉면묵밥)

3.0Km    2025-08-01

6, Jibong-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-4701

Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap originally opened in Ansan, serving up delicious meals of naengmyeon and mukbap. The restaurant became popular, and eventually moved to its current location in Seoul. The jiggly acorn jelly goes well wit the sweet and sour broth in mukbap, a favorite summer-time dish. Visitors can also order the dish with a warm broth for a delicious and healthy dish year round.

Butter - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버터 건대커먼그라운드)

Butter - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버터 건대커먼그라운드)

3.0Km    2024-04-22

Store #2-2, Block MH, 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Outstanding & Co - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아웃스탠딩 건대커먼그라운드)

Outstanding & Co - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아웃스탠딩 건대커먼그라운드)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

Bldg. MH 1F, 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Frizmworks - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프리즘웍스 건대커먼그라운드)

Frizmworks - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프리즘웍스 건대커먼그라운드)

3.0Km    2024-04-22

2F, 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Vans - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (반스 건대커먼그라운드)

Vans - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (반스 건대커먼그라운드)

3.0Km    2024-04-16

200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

5-4, Toegye-ro 64-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장)

Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장)

3.0Km    2025-07-24

101-3 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Chungpoong Brewery, a specialized brewery producing makgeolli, offers brewery tours and tasting sessions, conveying the value of Korean alcohol. Through these programs, the brewery shares Korean alcohol culture and provides information about traditional Korean alcohol. Visitors can also enjoy a dining and alcohol experience here. 

Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang (동대문정육식당)

Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang (동대문정육식당)

3.0Km    2024-03-15

7-3 Jong-ro 46ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-1541

Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang is a butcher restaurant specializing in fresh meat located near Dongdaemun Fashion Town. They offer high-quality Korean beef and Korean pork sourced directly from the producers, allowing customers to choose cuts of meat according to their preferences at reasonable prices. Their savory soybean paste stew served in the center of the grill is also delicious. Customers can help themselves to additional side dishes like green onions threads and onion sauce at the self-service bar.