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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

A futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, surrounded by Seoul's late-night fashion district.

In Korean동대문디자인플라자(DDP)“Dongdaemun Dijain Peullaja”

Where
Jung-gu, Seoul
Best time
After dark, when the building is lit

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💡 Good to know
  • Go after dark, when the building's silver curves are lit up.
  • Exhibitions and design markets change often — see what is on before you go.
  • Don't miss Heunginjimun Gate and the old city wall right next door.
📷 Photo tips
  • Walk along the curving walls and shoot upward from a low angle.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a flowing, silver building designed by the architect Zaha Hadid and opened in 2014. With hardly a straight line in sight, it is one of the most photographed buildings in Seoul, and it hosts exhibitions, design markets and fashion events all year round.

Around DDP

Remains of the old Seoul city wall survive on the site, and nearby stands Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate), the great east gate of the old capital. The surrounding Dongdaemun fashion district is famous for wholesale and retail clothing malls that stay open late into the night.

Getting there

It connects directly to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4 and 5).

Find it on a Korean map app — search 동대문디자인플라자:Naver Map ↗KakaoMap ↗

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