
Dongdaemun Market: 10 Best Shopping Malls, To-Dos & Map
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Dongdaemun Station (line 1/4, exit 8). 5 mins walk.
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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (line 2/4/5, exit 14). 1 min walk.
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Dongdaemun Market is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district featuring 26 shopping malls, 30,000 speciality shops and 50,000 manufacturers.
All kinds of goods can be found at Dongdaemun Market including clothes, shoes, accessories, electronics, leather goods, sporting goods, silks, etc.

Dongdaemun fashion malls generally have 8 to 11 floors and open till 'late' in the morning (like 5am!) of the next day. You can buy everything you need at a reasonable price. There are newer malls that offers high quality products, at higher prices as well.


Top 10 Shopping Malls at Dongdaemun Market (by order of location):
1. Doota
Latest and hottest fashion trends at over 540 stores across 8 floors, including designer shops, select shops, luxury brand stores, cafes, food court and restaurants. On-site tax refund service available.
Doota 두산타워
서울특별시 중구 장충단로 275 (을지로6가) | 275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
Mon-Sat from 10:30-5:00, Sun from 10:30-24:00.
Closed on national holidays only.


2. Migliore
Clothing fashion mall for the young.
Migliore 밀리오레
서울특별시 중구 장충단로 263 (을지로6가) | 263, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
10:30-4:30.
Closed every Mondays.

3. Hello apM
Fresh young styles and low prices.
Hello apM (헬로에이피엠)
서울특별시 중구 장충단로 253 (을지로6가) | 253, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
10:30-4:20.
Closed every Tuesdays.


4. Goodmorning City
Large-scale shopping mall connected to subway station.
Goodmorning City 굿모닝시티
서울특별시 중구 장충단로 247 (을지로6가) | 247, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
10:30-4:30.
Closed every Tuesdays.

5. Lotte FITIN
Directly connected to subway station. 11 floors of shopping experience, including domestic fashion brands & Hi Mart electronics store, restaurants, cafe, food court and concert hall.
Lotte FITIN 롯데피트인
서울특별시 중구 을지로 264 (을지로6가) | 264, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
Sun-Wed from 11:00-24:00, Thu-Sat from 11:00-2:00.
Closed on national holidays only.


6. apM Place (Wholesale)
Wholesale (min. pieces required) mall with 8 floors of women's wear, opened in March 2016. Nice interior and diverse fashion collections.
apM Place
서울시 중구 을지로 7가 105 | 105, Euljiro 7-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul.
20:00-5:00.
Closed every Saturdays.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM Place and apM Luxe/apM, Dongdaemun.


7. U:US (Wholesale)
A fashion mall popular among retailers and international buyers.
U:US (패션몰 유어스)
서울특별시 중구 마장로 22 (신당동) | 22, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
20:00-06:00.
Closed every Saturdays.
8. Maxtyle
The only wholesale and retail fashion mall in Dongdaemun.
Maxtyle 맥스타일
서울특별시 중구 마장로 3 (신당동) | 3, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
Mon-Fri from 11:00-5:00, Sat from 11:00 to 2:00.
Closed every Sundays.

9. apM Luxe (Wholesale)
This shopping mall in Dongdaemon has 6 floors and 2 basement floors of women wear, shoes, bags and accessories.
apM Luxe 에이피엠럭스
서울특별시 중구 신당동 199-17 | 199-17 Shindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
20:00-5:00.
Closed every Saturdays.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM Luxe/apM and apM Place, Dongdaemun.

10. apM (Wholesale)
8 floors (including basement) of women and men fashion.
apM 에이피엠
서울특별시 중구 신당동 198-3 | 198-3, Shindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
20:00-5:00.
Closed every Saturdays.
See map below on the free shuttle bus service and operating hours between apM/apM Luxe and apM Place, Dongdaemun.

Attractions around Dongdaemun Market
Located across the road to Dongdaemun Market Shopping Malls is a great insta-worthy stop, Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Catch 25,550 LED roses lit up at its rose garden on sun set.
Explore the remains of Seoul City Wall within easy walking distance from Dongdaemun Design Plaza towards Dongdaemun Station.
Tips: Walking along the wall will lead you to Ihwa Mural Village and Naksan Park.
Take a break from your shopping and have a walk to the nearby Cheonggyecheon Stream located between Dotta Shopping Mall and Dongdaemun Station.
From Cheonggyecheon Stream, you can take an easy 17mins walk to the popular Gwangjang Market with many delicious food and must eats!
Tips: When walking from Dotta Shopping Mall, walk on the left side of the steam in the direction of Gwangjang Market.
Dongdaemun Market Map

Map of Free Shuttle Bus Service between amP/apM Luxe and apM Place

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