Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
동대문 디자인 플라자
Large-scale complex cultural space where exhibitions and fashion shows take place
Amazing night view spot with a colorful light festival "Seoul Light"
The biggest atypical structure in the world, completed in 2014, stands out due to its unusual size and curved exterior, which is suggestive of a UFO. The annual "Seoul Light" festival takes place at night, illuminating the whole structure with colorful lights to create a fascinating night view and projecting a message of hope and healing onto the building's exterior. As a major cultural hub in Seoul, it hosts a wide range of exhibits and fashion shows including video and light installations, as well as stores selling designer goods, restaurants, and rest areas.
Main zones
- Allimteo (announcement zone)
https://www.ddp.or.kr/page/158/detail?menuId=28
An area with an impressive white open structure, where various events such as Seoul Fashion Week and Art Fair are held
- Baeumteo (learning zone)
https://www.ddp.or.kr/page/161/detail?menuId=32
An area with an impressive sensuous interior design of curves and diagonal lines where exhibitions specializing in design and fashion are held
- Sallimteo (household zone)
https://www.ddp.or.kr/page/166/detail?menuId=38
An area where anyone can visit and relax with a stunning interior with a forest theme
- Design market
https://www.ddp.or.kr/market/25/detail?menuId=42
An area with various restaurants, coffee shops, and designer boutiques
Information
How to get there
6 min walk from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Subway Line 2, 4, and 5)
Operating hours differ by facility (Check the website.) Closed on January 1st, New Year's Day, and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Insider Tips
Paid parking available
- 4,800 won per hour, up to 50,000 won per day
Wheelchair and stroller rentals available (B2F, General Information Room)
SEOUL LIGHT DDP: Dec 19 ~ 31, 2024