Dongdaemun Toy Market

Ggum-dong-san Dongsim shopping center, where you can travel to Korea’s past

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Entrance of Ggum-dong-san Dongsim Center in Seoul

I visited Ggum-dong-san Dongsim Shopping Center, located in a corner of the Dongdaemun Toy Market. When I was a child, it wasn’t easy to browse or buy toys whenever I wanted. Now that I’m an adult, I occasionally visit the Dongdaemun Toy Market to reminisce about my childhood and browse the toys. I had some … Read more

Dongdaemun Toy Market, a must-visit during a trip to Seoul with children

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Giant gorilla and Lego statues standing outside Seungjin Toys in the Dongdaemun Toy Market

There’s a place in Seoul that’s similar to Toys “R” Us in other countries. It’s not a department store, but toy shops are scattered throughout the long, winding alleys. It’s the Dongdaemun Toy Market (Changsin-dong Toy Street). Actually, I didn’t know about this place when I was a child. Whenever I got good grades or … Read more