Chong Ro Tailor
Historic tailor shop in Seoul, South Korea
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Chong Ro Tailor[2] (Korean: 종로양복점; Hanja: 鍾路洋服店), also spelled Jongno Tailor,[2] is a historic tailor shop in Seoul, South Korea. It is among the oldest active tailor shops in South Korea, having been founded in 1916. It has remained a family business since then, and is currently operated by the third generation of the family. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has designated it an Oraegage, a store of historic value, and a Seoul Future Heritage.[3][2]
Native name | 종로양복점 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tailor |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Headquarters | 04551 Room 618, Eulji Biz-Center, 78 Jeo-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Reference no. | 2013-238[1] |
| Website | www |
The store was founded in 1916, near Bosingak in Jongno District. Its founder was Lee Du-yong (이두용), whom studied tailoring in Japan.[3][4] In the 1940s, the store was moved to Jongno 1-ga. It moved again in 2000 amidst redevelopment in the area, and again in 2010 to its current location.[3]
The store makes custom suits for its customers. Over time, it reportedly became a favorite spot for South Korean politicians,[4][3] including South Korean leader Park Chung Hee, Kim Du-han, Yi Si-yeong, and more.[3]