Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea

Opened in 2014, this space-age looking plaza in Seoul has quickly become a major tourist attraction in the city’s fashion district. The design of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is intentionally forward-looking as many of the exhibits in the various halls and buildings highlight the growing cultural influence of South Korea. But the DDP acknowledges the past too: On site is a museum commemorating the sports arena that once stood here. A replacement stadium is under construction nearby.