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Daegu Dongseong-ro & Kim Kwang-seok Street: what to see and do
Daegu's busy pedestrian shopping core, with a quiet mural alley dedicated to a beloved folk singer nearby.
Known for
- Dongseong-ro fashion and cosmetics shops
- Kim Kwang-seok Street murals and statue
- Napjak-mandu, Daegu's flat dumplings
What to do
Shop and snack along Dongseong-ro, then take a short ride to Kim Kwang-seok Street to look at the murals and sit in a small cafe.
Tip: Kim Kwang-seok Street is quieter in the daytime and a good place to unwind after the crowds of Dongseong-ro.
From Seoul: KTX 1 h 50 to Dongdaegu Station, then subway about 20 min
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