Discover the backstage of Daegu’s fashion industry at the Fashion Design Development Support Center

Daegu's Fashion Production Base Originating from the Milano Project

The Fashion Design Development Support Center is introduced as a key pillar of the 'Milano Project,' which aimed to develop Daegu into an international textile and fashion city. According to Daegu Metropolitan City's tourist information, it is a comprehensive research support institution established and operated by Daegu City with support from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to foster the textile and fashion industry into a high-value-added industry.

Currently, its official name is the Fashion Design Development Support Center, and the name FXCO is also used in on-site and event contexts. The notation 'Former Korea Fashion Center' still remains in older announcements, so even if you see Korea Fashion Center on old maps or search results, you can verify it by checking if the address is the same: 17, Yutongdanji-ro 14-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu.

Floor Layout for Event-oriented Spaces, from 1F Workshop to 3F Control Room

In the official floor guide, the 1st floor features a photo studio, video studio, sewing studio, the office of the Daegu Gyeongbuk Fashion Business Cooperative, small and large meeting rooms, Gallery 17, and 161 Coffee Studio. Since the layout is designed for filming design results, production, meetings, and exhibitions, it may not meet expectations if you anticipate a venue where all spaces are free for viewing like a general gallery.

The 2nd floor consists of a performance hall, dressing rooms, VIP rooms, and a reception room, while the 3rd floor houses the performance hall control room, a medium-sized meeting room, the MICE Industry Research Institute, and the Daegu Tourism Association. The 36th Daegu Collection in 2025 is planned as an 8-session fashion show over two days, September 26 and 27, in the main performance hall on the 2nd floor, illustrating that the center is used as a functional stage for fashion shows.

09:00~18:00 Free Access Information and the Meaning of 'Varies by Event'

According to Daegu Metropolitan City's tourism guide, the operating hours are 09:00~18:00, admission is free, and the main telephone number is 053-721-7400. As it is noted that guidance is available in Korean and foreign languages and telephone reservations for foreigners are possible, it is safer to inquire by phone about accessible areas and the day's program before visiting for group tours or event viewing.

However, the center itself is an event and rental-centered facility rather than a permanent paid exhibition hall. There may be no registered materials on the official event information page, and entry times, viewing fees, and reservation conditions for each event may be set separately. Therefore, the 'free' information refers to the basic use of the center and should not be broadly interpreted to mean that admission to fashion shows, fairs, or rented events is also free.

• Basic Hours: 09:00~18:00
• Basic Entry Fee: Free
• Main Tourism Inquiry: 053-721-7400
• Rental/Reservation Inquiry: 053-383-1670
• Facility/Other Inquiries: 053-383-1417

Korea Fashion Center Stop (Circular 2, Circular 2-1) and 7 Routes in Front of EXCO

The official directions guide visitors to two nearby bus stops. At the 'Korea Fashion Center' stop, you can use the Circular 2 and Circular 2-1 buses, and at the 'In Front of EXCO' stop, buses 303, 303-1, 305, 323, 323-1, 503, and 653 stop. After getting off the bus, it is recommended to set your destination to 'Fashion Design Development Support Center' in a map app to verify the building entrance.

For those driving, the official guide suggests a route from the Bukdaegu IC through the General Logistics Distribution Complex (Sangyeok-dong) to the center. The street address is 17, Yutongdanji-ro 14-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu; the lot number address is 1670 Sangyeok-dong, and the zip code is 41515. Since traffic may increase when events at the nearby EXCO overlap, it is better to arrive with some time to spare rather than just before a performance starts.

69 Above/Below Ground Spaces and 1,000 KRW for 30 Mins: Parking for Rental Events

According to the official rental and parking guide, the center's above-ground and underground parking lots can accommodate a total of 69 vehicles. General parking costs 1,000 KRW for the first 30 minutes, followed by 300 KRW for every 10 minutes thereafter, with a daily maximum of 12,000 KRW applied after 6 hours and 40 minutes. Event organizers can use 6 free parking spaces near the cargo entrance at the west exit.

If the event organizer provides pre-purchased discount tickets, parking can be used for 1,100 KRW for 1 hour, 2,900 KRW for 3 hours, 4,500 KRW for 5 hours, and 6,000 KRW for 1 day. Since the purchase of discount tickets is a pre-reservation system that must be notified one week before the event, general visitors should first check the event announcement for parking support status.

• Total Parking Capacity: 69 spaces
• First 30 minutes: 1,000 KRW
• Additional 10 minutes: 300 KRW
• Daily Maximum: 12,000 KRW
• Event Rental Discount 1-day Pass: 6,000 KRW

How the 2F Fashion Show Hall and 1,000-Capacity Performance Hall Are Used

The center is introduced as a place equipped with design studios and workspaces to support emerging designers, as well as multi-purpose performance facilities and exhibition spaces for fashion shows and cultural events. Tourism information describes the performance facility as having a maximum capacity of 1,000 people, equipped with lighting and sound equipment and a separate dressing room. On days when large-scale events are held, the flow of movement centered around the performance hall takes priority, so it may not be suitable for visitors expecting a quiet permanent exhibition.

The 2014 Fashion Design Contest announcement by the Daegu Gyeongbuk Fashion Business Cooperative also specified the 2nd-floor fashion show hall as the stage for the finals. At the time, it was operated separately for the general and student divisions, with a grand prize of 8 million KRW for the general division and 5 million KRW for the student division. This building is significant as an industrial infrastructure where the evaluation, presentation, and staging of local designers' works take place, rather than merely being a backdrop for displaying clothing.

A 60-90 Minute Route Including Gallery 17 and 161 Coffee Studio

On days when there are no events to watch, it is more realistic to plan for about 60 to 90 minutes, focusing on Gallery 17 on the 1st floor, the lobby, and the external paths. 161 Coffee Studio on the 1st floor is a separate commercial space, so the center's operating hours and the cafe's operating hours should not be assumed to be the same. According to late 2025 reviews, this cafe was introduced as open Tue-Sun 09:30-18:00 and closed on Mondays. While 2-hour parking support was mentioned for using the center's underground parking, benefits are subject to change according to store policy, so reconfirmation is needed before ordering.

Combining the visit with FXCO, which is about 55m away, and EXCO, which is about 161m away, minimizes the travel burden. However, FXCO is a separate space with addresses listed as 7, Yutongdanji-ro 14-gil and 3, EXCO-ro, so it should not be confused with the Fashion Design Development Support Center's address at 17, Yutongdanji-ro 14-gil. The official FXCO website is https://fxco.kr, and it is most practical to check event information, floor guides, and rental information before departing.