Seoul shopping guide_Dongdaemun Numbers

Dongdaemun Market opened in 1905.

There are 26 shopping malls situated over 10 blocks.

Dongdaemun market occupies est. area of 585,709.3㎡.

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Dongdaemun Market opened in 1905.

There are 26 shopping malls situated over 10 blocks.

Dongdaemun market occupies est. area of 585,709.3㎡.

There are around 35,000 specialty shops.

There are around 50,000 manufacturers.

There are around 150,000 people in Dongdaemun industry.

Dongdaemun’s daily floating population is around 1 million.

Dongdaemun hosts 2.5 million foreign visitors annually.

Dongdaemun’s estimated daily turnover is KRW 50 billion(USD 4.5 million).

Dongdaemun’s estimated annual turnover is KRW 15 trillion(USD 14 billion).

Dongdaemun’s annual exports totals around KRW 3 billion(USD 2.7 million).

Operating hours for most wholesale stores is from PM 8:00~ AM 5:00.