Industry enters southwest Seoul
Industrial facilities and worker housing began to shape the area around expanding rail and road networks.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Seoul
Mullae-dong
문래동Steel workshops and artist studios share narrow industrial lanes in one of Seoul's most distinctive working neighborhoods.
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
Metal workshops fill the blocks
Small steel and machining businesses formed a dense production network serving Seoul's growth.
Artists move into industrial space
Affordable workshops attracted artists, creating a rare landscape where fabrication and creative work continue side by side.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
문래창작촌
Mullae Art Village
Find murals and studios between operating workshops.
문래동 철공소 골목
Metal workshop lanes
Observe the industrial craft that still defines the area.
문래근린공원
Mullae Neighborhood Park
Take a quiet break near the old industrial blocks.
Getting there
Mullae Station
About 3.5 hoursBefore you go
This is still a working metal district. Stay clear of machinery, sparks, and delivery paths, especially on weekdays.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.