Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
东大门历史文化公园(DDP) · トンデムンヨクサムンファゴンウォン(DDP)Zaha Hadid's DDP and Dongdaemun's late-night fashion malls.
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station sits beside Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Zaha Hadid's curving silver landmark, which hosts exhibitions, markets and Seoul Fashion Week.
Around it are Dongdaemun's wholesale and retail fashion malls, many of which stay open late into the night. It is also a transfer hub for Lines 4 and 5.
Which exit to take
- Exit1Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)Free to walk around; exhibitions inside are ticketed. Lit up at night.
- FollowsignsDongdaemun fashion mallsRetail malls like Doota alongside wholesale buildings that trade overnight.
- FollowsignsHeunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate)The Great East Gate of the old city wall.
- FollowsignsSeoul City Wall trail (Naksan section)Climb from the gate along the wall to Ihwa Mural Village for city views.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
The streets east of the station are known for Central Asian, Russian and Mongolian restaurants, a legacy of the wholesale trade. Late-night pojangmacha (street tents) appear around the malls.
Good to know
- Lines 4 and 5 also stop here.
- DDP's rooftop garden path is free and quieter than the ground level.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~8 min | outer loop, towards Euljiro 4(sa)-ga |
| Myeongdong | ~6 min | outer loop, towards Euljiro 4(sa)-ga |
| Seongsu | ~12 min | inner loop, towards Sindang |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~22 min | inner loop, towards Sindang |
| Gangnam | ~34 min | inner loop, towards Sindang |
| Hongdae | ~18 min | outer loop, towards Euljiro 4(sa)-ga |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.