Dongdaemun Shopping Complex

Overview

Established in 1970, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Asia's largest specialized markets for fabrics, clothing materials, and home furnishings. With over 4,000 shops across several buildings (A, B, C, D, and N), it serves as a global fashion hub where designers, DIY enthusiasts, and tourists gather for high-quality materials at wholesale prices.

Representative sections and services

The market is organized into specialized sections by floor and building:

• **Fabric Section (1F-4F):** Thousands of booths offering silk, lace, cotton, wool, and high-tech functional fabrics.
• **Accessory Department (5F):** A paradise for DIY lovers, featuring beads, ribbons, buttons, and jewelry components.
• **Home Furnishings (1F-2F):** Curtains, bedding, and traditional Korean fabrics (Hanbok materials).
• **N-Town:** A newly renovated wing featuring modern showrooms and fashion-forward textile designs.

signature products

• **DIY Jewelry Kits:** Affordable beads and charms for making personalized bracelets and phone straps.
• **Custom-made Curtains & Bedding:** Premium fabrics tailored to specific home dimensions at wholesale costs.
• **Traditional Hanbok Fabrics:** High-quality silk and traditional patterns for Korean ceremonial clothing.
• **Knitting & Yarn:** A vast collection of seasonal yarns and knitting tools (B1F).

signature foods

• **Food Court (N-Town 5F/6F):** Modern dining area featuring popular Korean franchises and quick meals.
• **Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Street:** Located in the alleyways right outside the complex, famous for charcoal-grilled seasonal fish.
• **Dakhanmari (Whole Chicken Soup):** The nearby "Dakhanmari Alley" is a world-famous culinary destination.
• **Market Street Food:** Vendors selling hotteok (sweet pancakes) and eomuk (fish cakes) along the Cheonggyecheon stream.