Dongdaemun Market

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One of the world's largest wholesale market (fashion textiles) in Seoul, South Korea. Opened in 1905. Designated Special Tourism Zone since 2002. 27,000+ shops in the district. Seoul's fashion wholesale epicenter. Most buildings open 24 hours. Night is for wholesale buyers (retailers), day for retail. Korean fast-fashion originates here.

Dongdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the world's largest wholesale fashion textiles hubs. Since 1905, this sprawling district has been the epicenter of Korean fast-fashion, with over 27,000 shops spread across countless buildings. Buyers navigate a dynamic ecosystem: at night, the market buzzes with wholesale activity as retailers source clothing, fabric, and accessories; by day, it shifts to serve retail shoppers. Key categories include wedding attire, leather goods, Hanbok, and fashion textiles. Designated a Special Tourism Zone in 2002, Dongdaemun operates 24/7, making it invaluable for sourcing bulk wholesale lots or discovering emerging trends. Whether you need high-quality textiles or finished garments, its sheer scale and round-the-clock operations set it apart in global fashion trade.