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)
