The Hyundai Daegu 9th-Floor The Forum and Route from Banwoldang Station Exit 18
The Hyundai Daegu is an urban department store that expanded its cultural and arts facilities to 5,047㎡ instead of allocating more space to shopping. It connects directly to the ground-floor level from Banwoldang Station Exit 18, with highlights including The Forum on the 9th floor and Dining & Culture on the 8th floor.
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Why The Hyundai Daegu Made Its Cultural Spaces Larger Than Its Stores
The Hyundai Daegu is a space that reopened after the Hyundai Department Store Daegu branch in Jung-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City, underwent approximately one year of renovation. During the renovation, the retail area for product sales was reduced by nearly 15% compared with before, while the facilities related to culture and art were expanded to a total of 5,047㎡ (approximately 1,530 pyeong).
Because of this change, the site has become an urban destination where visitors seek out exhibitions, performances, and food-and-beverage spaces on different floors, rather than simply a department store for shopping. The 1st-floor center features The Square, measuring 164㎡ (approximately 50 pyeong), while the 9th floor houses The Forum by Jaime Hayon, measuring 4,565㎡ (approximately 1,380 pyeong).
How to Enter the Above-Ground 1st Floor from Exit 18 of Banwoldang Station
For travelers visiting Daegu for the first time, the simplest option is to take Daegu Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to Banwoldang Station. Exit 18 of Banwoldang Station connects directly to the department store’s above-ground 1st-floor entrance, so there is no need to search for the entrance again from the street.
When using the bus, you can set Yakryeongsi Entrance Bus Stop as your destination. This stop is served by trunk buses 405, 504, 520, 609, and 990, as well as local branch bus Buk-gu 2. Bus Stop Line 2 Banwoldang Station 1 is served by buses 609, 990, 991, and Express 2, while the Hyundai Department Store·Dong-A Shopping Across Bus Stop is served by buses 405, 609, and 990.
Entry Is Free, but Not All Content Is Free
The Hyundai Daegu department store itself can be entered without a separate admission fee. However, separately operated content such as exhibitions, Culture Center classes, and films may have individual charges, so free access to the shopping areas should not be considered equivalent to free admission to events.
The official branch information does not list an admission ticket or department store entrance fee as a separate item. Regular closing days are presented through a monthly closure calendar, and specific dates cannot be confirmed from the published text. Therefore, after deciding on your visit date, check the closure information on the official website.
Floor-by-Floor Schedule: Closing at 20:00 Monday–Thursday and 20:30 Friday–Sunday
As confirmed on August 31, 2026, The Hyundai Daegu department store’s operating hours are 10:30–20:00 from Monday through Thursday on weekdays. From Friday through Sunday, it operates from 10:30–20:30, allowing visitors on weekend evenings to stay 30 minutes longer than on weekdays.
The restaurant area is open from 10:30–22:00. Although the restaurant area operates longer than the shopping floors after they close, individual store order cutoffs and event operating hours have not been separately provided. The main telephone number is 1588-3650, which you can call for inquiries about operations before visiting.
What You Will Actually See at The Forum, 4,565㎡ on the 9th Floor
The Forum by Jaime Hayon on the 9th floor is a multicultural arts plaza created in collaboration with world-renowned artist and industrial designer Jaime Hayon. The space consists of Cafe Walking Cup, the indoor plaza Colosseum, where performances and lectures are held, The Forum Shop, Green House, and the outdoor sculpture park Gates Garden.
Seven large sculptures, up to 9 m high, are installed in Gates Garden. The telephone number for Cafe Walking Cup on the 9th floor is 053-245-2929, and The Forum Shop can be reached at 053-245-2930. However, information on photography restrictions, English-language guidance, audio guides, and event-specific queues was not available in the published materials.
The 17 m Arch Waterfall at The Square on the 1st Floor and CH 1985 on the 8th Floor
The Square in the center of the 1st floor is a 164㎡ (approximately 50 pyeong) space for curated multicultural arts. It is scheduled to feature Arch Waterfall, a 17 m-high installation by French installation artist Cyril Lancelin.
The 8th floor includes the Dining & Culture floor and CH 1985. CH 1985 operates as a cultural and arts space, and the customer service center can be reached at 053-245-2800. If you are traveling with children, you can also include MOKA PLUS, the children’s cultural space on the 6th floor, in your itinerary, but detailed programs and separate course fees could not be confirmed from this information.
An Order for Visiting Floors 2 through 7 by Purpose
If fashion is your priority, you can explore the floors in this order: 1st-floor Luxury & Beauty, 2nd-floor High-End Fashion, 3rd-floor Women’s Casual, 4th-floor Women’s Fashion & Golf, and 5th-floor Men’s Fashion. The official floor categories are clearly defined, making it easier to move directly to the desired category instead of searching randomly for brands.
For household goods and family shopping, the 6th-floor Lifestyle & Kids and 7th-floor Living Selection are the appropriate choices. The specialized living department, which occupies half of the 6th floor and the entire 7th floor, measures 5,611㎡ (approximately 1,700 pyeong). In the basement, you can use B1 Tasty Daegu, B2 Creative Ground, and the B3–B6 parking levels.
Store Lineup to Know When Dining in the 8th-Floor Restaurant Area
The 8th-floor Dining & Culture restaurant area includes JS Garden, Gaejeong, Sushi Tengoku, Cymbidium, Per Buor, Pung Guk Myeon, and Hoja Sum. The official operating hours for the restaurant area are 10:30–22:00, so you can plan a later dinner than your shopping schedule.
However, wait times, order cutoffs, and reservation availability for individual restaurants were not available in the published materials. Foreign travelers who especially want to visit a particular restaurant should call the main number, 1588-3650, or the 8th-floor customer service center at 053-245-2800 to ask whether it is operating that day.
First 30 Minutes and Free Parking Time Based on Purchase Amounts
The Hyundai Daegu’s parking facilities are located from B3 to B6. As confirmed on August 31, 2026, the first 30 minutes are free, after which a fee of 1,000 won is charged for every additional 10 minutes. If you plan to stay for a long time without making a purchase, parking fees begin as soon as the free period ends.
Free parking based on purchase amount is 1 hour for purchases of 30,000 won or more, 2 hours for 50,000 won or more, and 3 hours for 100,000 won or more. For inquiries about free parking eligibility, contact the B1 service desk at 053-245-2923; the parking management office can be reached at 053-245-2064. After closing, the parking management office numbers are 053-245-2112 and 053-245-3112.
Stroller Rental and On-Site Information Not Yet Published
Customers accompanied by an infant under 36 months and weighing 15 kg or less can rent a stroller on the 6th floor. The telephone number for stroller rental inquiries is 053-245-3610. Specific routes and facility information for wheelchair users could not be confirmed in the published materials.
Information about photography bans, stores that accept cash only, English guidance or audio guides, bus intervals, and times when queues become long was also unavailable. Therefore, visitors primarily interested in exhibitions or performances should first check the operating spaces and event information on the 9th floor, while those planning simple shopping and dining may find it most practical to use the route connected to Exit 18 of Banwoldang Station.
Before You Go
- Address
- 2077 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City, 200 Gyesan-dong 2-ga
- Hours
- Weekdays (Mon–Thu) 10:30–20:00 / Weekends (Fri–Sun) 10:30–20:30 / Restaurant area 10:30–22:00
- Admission
- No admission fee for the department store itself (free entry). Separate charges may apply to individual content such as exhibitions, Culture Center classes, and films.
- Phone
- 1588-3650
- Official site
- https://home.e-hyundai.com/newPortal/DP/DP000000_V.do?branchCd=B00146000
- Transport
- Connected from Exit 18 of Banwoldang Station on Daegu Metro Lines 1 and 2 to the department store’s above-ground 1st-floor entrance. Buses: Yakryeongsi Entrance 405·504·520·609·990·Buk-gu 2, Line 2 Banwoldang Station 1 609·990·991·Express 2, Hyundai Department Store/Dong-A Shopping Across 405·609·990
- Parking
- First 30 minutes free, then 1,000 won per additional 10 minutes. Free parking for 1 hour with purchases of 30,000 won or more, 2 hours with 50,000 won or more, and 3 hours with 100,000 won or more
- Accessibility
- Stroller rental available for customers accompanied by an infant under 36 months (15 kg or less) (6th floor, 053-245-3610). Detailed information related to wheelchair access could not be confirmed in the published materials.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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