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If you are fond of shopping, you might find yourself in the Dongdaemun district in Seoul. You could also be wandering around the historical landmarks or strolling along the Cheongyecheon Stream.
To get your Korean won in Dongdaemun area, you can head to one of the bank branches that are recommended below. There are also a few independent money changers near Dongdaemun Market that will give you rates closer to banks’ offers.
If you get to the district by riding metro, you can alight at Dongdaemun station and walk to your chosen bank branches.
Best rates for
– USD
– JPY
– CNY/RMB
– CAD
– AUD
Recommended money changers
1. KEB Hana Bank @ Dongdaemun
– This bank branch is in the vicinity of the Dongdaemun Market and accessible from the Cheongyecheon Stream
– Address: 18-12 Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
– Phone: +82 2-2267-2311
– Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
2. Shinhan Bank @ Dongdaemun
– It is located right across the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park at Majang-ro
– Address: 775 Sindang 1(il)-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
– Phone: +82 2-2231-5151
– Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
3. Woori Bank @ Dongdaemun
– You can reach this bank branch while strolling along the Cheongyecheon Stream
– Address: 436-64 Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
– Phone: +82 2-745-2101
– Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
4. Kookmin Bank @ Dongdaemun
– This branch is near the Dongdaemun Market
– Address: 17-45 Eulji-ro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
– Phone: +82 2-2265-9173
– Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
