Dongmyo, which is also called ‘Dokkaebi Market of Hwanghak-dong,' sells lots of things, such as second-hand products, antiques, military equipment, and so on. According to Seoul Metro, each day over 33,369 people use Dongmyo Station on metro lines 1 and 6.
This statistic includes users who transferred to other metro lines, but we can’t ignore the amount of people who visit Dongmyo.
How to go to Dongmyo:Getting to Dongmyo from Kyonggi University
First, you should take bus No. 8800 from the Kyonggi University stop.
Next, get off the bus at SoonChunHyang University Hospital and transfer to bus No. 420; finally, get off at Dongmyo. It takes about an hour and twenty minutes and costs 3,100 won.
If you use the subway, you should take the Shinbundang line from Gwanggyo Station and get off at Sinsa station. At Sinsa Station, you can transfer to metro Line 3, whose color is orange, to go to Yaksu Station. At Yaksu Station, you should transfer to line number 6, and then you can get off at Dongmyo Station.
You might be curious about popular things to look for at Dongmyo. If you are interested in fashion and want to get unique clothes at a low price, Dongmyo is the first place you have to visit. Dongmyo is one of Korea’s largest vintage clothing markets. Additionally, Dongmyo is not just a vintage market. It’s one of the most fashionable districts in Seoul. Even the Canadian fashion chain SSENSE uploaded fashionable styles of elderly people in Dongmyo.
Getting to Dongmyo Vintage Street
Find Dongmyo Station exit number 2, cross the road, and if you see lots of old men buying something, you are at the right place.
Dongmyo is not just a market; the smell of history, culture, and daily life permeate Dongmyo, which makes it a much more attractive place. The sound of laughing people, the smell of dusty vintage clothes, and the image of hardworking merchants—these make you think Dongmyo is a treasure box of Seoul. Why don’t you visit this fascinating place?
80th Reporter • CHOI JUN HONG • chloi0058@naver.com
81st Cub Reporter • KIM TAE WOO • jerryfighter27@gmail.com
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