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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2021.11.05 / 2021.12.28

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza0 : Exterior view of entire Dongdaemun Design Plaza and “I SEOUL U” sculpture
Dongdaemun Design Plaza1 : Exterior view of entire Dongdaemun Design Plaza and entrance where one can see human-shaped sculpture
Dongdaemun Design Plaza2 : Dongdaemun Design Plaza's convenient facilities where indoor floor is covered with grass
Dongdaemun Design Plaza3 : Walls decorated with pictures or photos inside Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Dongdaemun Design Plaza4 : The outside access road to Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Dongdaemun Design Plaza5 : A mannequin sitting on a chair inside Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism
No ticket office Accessible of information services is slightly obstructed for wheelchair users Accessible to the visually impaired No assistive services for the hearing impaired Entryway has high accessibility Elevator has high accessibility Accessible of restroom is slightly obstructed Parking facilities has high accessibility Family restrooms unavailable Infant-changing stations available Infant nursing room available Stroller rental available Stroller storage available
Basic Information

Overview 

DDP is the world's largest three-dimensional a typical structure built on the site of the old Dongdaemun Stadium. The plaza is equipped with facilities for new product announcements, exhibitions, performances, businesses, shopping and relaxation. The plaza was designed by Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and has become a landmark.

 

Attractions 

DDP’s appearance boasts a streamlined, atypical shape which is an expression of the Seoul city for tress wall. The Art Hall with the international conference room, the Museum with the Design Dulle gil, the Design Lab with the Jandi Sarangbang, and Design hop are all within the Plaza’s structure. In addition, visitors can enjoy Oullim Square in the commercial district and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, where the history of Dongdaemun is displayed.

 

Accessibility 

The entryway and main entrance have no obstacle or inclines and are wide. The floor surface is flat. The information guide board is high for wheelchair users but braille information is provided. Sign language information is not provided. Restroom has Korean description braille guide and is accessible. The parking lots are accessible as well but the number of the parking spaces is small. Both an infant nursing room and diaper changing station are available. 

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Details
Address
281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea (을지로7가)
Telephone Number
02-2153-0000
Website
WebSite language
Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
Hours
Museum: Tuesday~Thursday (Sunday and public holiday) 10:00~19:00/ Friday~Saturday 10:00~21:00

Design Lab: Weekdays 10:00~21:00, Weekends and public holiday 10:00~22:00
Closed
Usage Fees
Available Amenities
  • Entryway and Main entrance
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Entryway with ramps to Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Glassdoor main entrance of Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    • Entryway and Main entrance0 : Paths at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    Easy to access for wheelchair user and has tactile paving.
  • Guide map and information desk
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Information inscribed on Dongdaemun Design Plaza walls
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Dongdaemun Design Plaza's information desk
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Korean braille description board in Dongdaemun Design Plaza 2
    • Guide map and information desk0 : Korean braille description board in Dongdaemun Design Plaza 1
    Information desk is not easily accessible for wheelchair users. Braille description information is provided.
  • Elevator
    • Elevator0 : Entryway to Dongdaemun Design Plaza's elevators
    • Elevator0 : An emergency bell in Dongdaemun Design Plaza's elevators
    Elevator is accessible.
  • Restroom
    • Restroom0 : Interior view of Dongdaemun Design Plaza's accessible restroom
    • Restroom0 : An emergency bell in accessible restroom
    • Restroom0 : Location of restrooms at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    Restroom is accessible and has an emergency call button and braille information.
  • Parking lots
    • Parking lots0 : Accessible parking lots at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
    Parking lots are accessible.
  • Lounge for families with babies
    • Lounge for families with babies 0 : Diaper changing station in Dongdaemun Design Plaza's nursing room
    • Lounge for families with babies 0 : A baby bed in Dongdaemun Design Plaza's nursing room
    An infant nursing room and diaper changing station are available.
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Public Transportation
Address
281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea (을지로7가)
Subway
exit no.1 and 2 of Dongdaemun history and culture park Station (2,4,5 line)
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