Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market has been one of the major markets in Korea since its opening in 1905. It is the perfect place to look for wholesale clothing. The market has grown wide and large. There are about 20 shopping malls in the Dongdaemun Market so that you can find there are a lot of choices and range of prices. A full range of fashion items can be found Dongdaemun Market at reasonable price. Just say what you want and you will find it immediately. However, the market is always crowded with tourists, retailers, customers and foreigners. So you must be quick to find your stuff there. Dongdaemun Market is divided into different sections. And I am here to give you information about those sections.

Section 1 – Retail Shops

The main street of Dongdaemun Market divides into 2 main sections. Section 1 is on the side where Doosan Tower is found, while the section 2 is on the side of Dongdaemun Stadium. Section 1 promotes huge shopping malls that sell wholesale and retail goods. But it is possible for customers and tourists to get deal with reatail prices. Korean Language is not your barrier anymore. You will have such convenient facilities like information desks with English speaking staff. Moreover, you can enjoy the money exchanges facilities so that you do not have to worry for running out of won. It opens from 10 am to 5 am every day. With pleasant environment and great music played all day long, the shopping malls in Dongdaemun Market attract many people in daily basis. The major shopping malls you can visit are Doosan tower, Freya Town, Hello apM, and Migliore.

Section 2 - Wholesale Shops

In the section 2, the shopping malls offer goods both in wholesale and retail, but mainly sell in bulk. It is suggested to come to this place before late midnight since the peak time of this place comes late at night through early morning. Refund and exchanges are not guaranteed. So it is wise to check the quality and the right size of the stuff you choose carefully to avoid regret in the future. Major shopping malls in section 2 that is deserved to visit are Gwanghee Fashion Mall, Jeil Pyeonghwa, Heungin Stardom, Nuzzon, Migliore Valley, and Designer’s Club.

If you are up to some sporty stuff, you can visit Dongdemun Stadium that is nearby Dongdaemun Market. There are many sporting goods vendors around the stadium.