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KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae

Yes, you can visit by wheelchair: the main entrance has no step, an elevator goes up to the 7th floor, and there is an accessible toilet. KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae is an arts space run by KT&G, with exhibitions, performances, classes, a café and a shop.

Wheelchair
Wheelchair accessibleStep-free automatic main entrance, elevator to the 7th floor, enough room inside, and an accessible toilet.
Walking load
LowA single building on a small site, with a flat path, no step at the entrance, and an elevator to the 7th floor.
Source
Checked online · Oct 2026
KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae, a tall concrete building with curved frames and colorful shapes, seen from a street corner
KTO, KOGL Type 1

Getting there

  • Sangsu StationLine 6Street elevator at Exit 3.About 390 m in a straight line.
    Station
  • Sangsu Station toiletOutside the gates, B2, by Exits 1, 2, 3, and 4. Wheelchair-usable.
  • Hapjeong StationLine 2 and Line 6Street elevators at Exits 1, 4, and 6.About 660 m in a straight line.
    Station
  • Hapjeong Station toiletsLine 2: Inside the gates, B1, by Exit 1. Wheelchair-usable.Line 6: Outside the gates, B1, by Exit 8. Listed as not wheelchair-usable.

Accessible toilets near here

Heads-up

Whether the elevator stops at basement floors is not known. Contact the venue before you buy tickets for the cinema (B4) or Live Hall (B2).

Films start on time with no ads. You cannot enter 15 minutes after the start, and there is no refund. Allow extra time to reach the B4 lobby.

Getting in

Entrance
The main entrance has no step and an automatic door. The doorway is wide, and the path to it is wide and flat.
Parking
You may find 1 accessible space at the building and 2 at a nearby public lot. The venue also says it has no separate parking and asks you to use public transit. Call +82-2-330-6200 (02-330-6200 in Korea) to ask about accessible parking before you drive.
Route
The venue's directions use Hongik Univ. Station exit 9, Hapjeong Station exit 3 and Sangsu Station exit 1. Compare these with the elevator exits (see Getting there). Bus routes are Mapo 08, Mapo 16 and 7011.

Inside

Elevator
An elevator goes up to the 7th floor. Whether it stops at the basement floors is not known. There is enough room inside to move around by wheelchair.
Floors
Above ground: Design Square (1–2), lounge (3), galleries (4–5), academy (6–7). Exhibition notices also place galleries on floor 3. Below ground: Live Hall (B2), Sangsang Suite (B3), cinema (B4).
Toilets
An accessible toilet is on B1, with a wide door and enough room for a wheelchair. Ask staff how to reach B1 when you arrive. At least one accessible toilet appears to have grab bars on both sides.
Cinema
The cinema on B4 has 76 seats, and 1 is a wheelchair seat. Ask the venue about this seat before you buy a ticket.
Café
The building has a separate café and shop. Tables are easy to use from a wheelchair.

Also useful

Hours
Open 11:00 to 21:00 as of October 2026. Closed days and prices vary by program.
Discounts
The cinema has discounts for older people and people with disabilities, as of October 2026. Show ID or proof at the ticket desk, or you pay the regular price. Ask at the ticket desk whether this covers you.
Baby care
There is no nursing room, family toilet or stroller rental. The B1 accessible toilet has a baby changing table. One travel guide says there is no changing table. Call +82-2-330-6200 (02-330-6200 in Korea) to ask about it before your visit.
Vision support
Tactile paving runs along the path and on both sides of the automatic door. The elevator has voice announcements.
Contact
Call +82-2-330-6200 (02-330-6200 in Korea) or email planet@sangsangmadang.com. The website is in Korean only, as of October 2024.

Not known yet

  • Which floors the elevator stops at, including B1, B2 and B4, and its size
  • Whether there are accessible toilets on floors other than B1
  • Where wheelchair users can watch shows at the Live Hall, including standing shows
  • Slopes, curbs and crossings between the Sangsu Station elevator exit and the building
  • Whether staff can help in English by phone or email

Sources

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