Dongdaemun apM wholesale FAQ
When do apM's Dongdaemun wholesale malls open?
apM, apM Luxe and apM Place are night markets: Monday to Thursday 20:00 to 05:00 the next day, Sunday 20:00 to Monday 05:00, closed Friday and Saturday. Longer holidays such as Lunar New Year and summer are announced separately.
Where is apM and how do I get there?
All three are in the Dongdaemun wholesale district, Jung-gu, Seoul: apM at 40 Majang-ro, apM Luxe at 51 Toegye-ro 73-gil, apM Place at 276-1 Eulji-ro. Take subway line 2, 4 or 5 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station, exit 14 — about 3 minutes' walk to apM. A free shuttle runs between the three malls at night.
What does each mall sell?
Mostly women's fashion wholesale. apM: women's B1–4F, menswear 5–7F. apM Luxe: trend-forward women's wear and designer labels, shoes and hair accessories on B1. apM Place: women's fashion 1–8F, accessories on B1, shoes and bags on B2.
Can foreigners buy wholesale in Dongdaemun?
Yes. The wholesale malls serve wholesale buyers and businesses at wholesale prices. Overseas buyers can visit in person or buy online through apMZoomAI. Note that tourist tax refunds do not apply in wholesale malls.
How can I buy from Dongdaemun without coming to Korea?
Use apMZoomAI: browse styles, find stores and chat with them (with live translation), add to cart and order. A buyer picks up your goods at the store, weighs them and ships them to your country. Sign in with Google, email or a phone code.
Is there a minimum order?
There is no platform-wide minimum; each store sets its own. You can ask the store directly on apMZoomAI before ordering.
How do I pay?
apMZoomAI accepts bank cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Kakao Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay, with amounts shown in your local currency.
How long does shipping take and what does it cost?
Shipping is set after the buyer weighs your parcel, with any difference refunded or charged. The Korea–China express line usually takes about 3–7 days and EMS about 5–10 days (for reference only). Parcels can be stored free until you are ready to ship them together.
What if I don't speak Korean?
apMZoomAI chat translates live between Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Malay and English — you write in yours, the store reads in theirs.
For step-by-step buying instructions, see the Dongdaemun wholesale buying guide.