Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

7.1Km 2025-10-23

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+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.

The Handsome SJSJ - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 SJSJ 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ezio - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이지오 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-23

6F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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ET Land - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (전자랜드 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-18

2F, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Handsome Time - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 타임 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Handsome Latt By T - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 래트바이티 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-18

20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The Handsome System Homme - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한섬 시스템옴므 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The North Face - Hyundai Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 현대동대문)

7.1Km 2024-04-18

Hyundai City Outlet Dongdaemun Branch, 20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Samsonite - Hyundai Outlets Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쌤소나이트 현대아울렛 동대문점)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

20, Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리)

7.1Km 2023-12-22

20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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.

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