| Chong Ro Tailor | |
| Native Name: | 종로양복점 |
| Native Name Lang: | ko |
| Industry: | Tailor |
| Hq Location: | 04551 Room 618, Eulji Biz-Center, 78 Jeo-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea |
Chong Ro Tailor[1], also spelled Jongno Tailor, 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.[2]
The store was founded in 1916, near Bosingak in Jongno District. Its founder was Lee Du-yong, whom studied tailoring in Japan.[3] 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.
The store makes custom suits for its customers. Over time, it reportedly became a favorite spot for South Korean politicians, including South Korean leader Park Chung Hee, Kim Du-han, Yi Si-yeong, and more.