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The rapid modernization that South Korea underwent in the late half of the 20th century further accelerated the evolution of its architecture. Post-war economic development, particularly from the 1960s onwards, saw South Korea transforming from a predominantly agricultural society to a technologically advanced urban society.
Name [1] Hangul Hanja Year Note Link Kim Swoo Geun: 김수근: 金壽根 1931–1986 Seoul Olympic Stadium, Cheongju National Museum: Kim Yun-gi: 김윤기 金允基 1904–1979 Kim Jong-seong
The Silla kingdom ruled Korea from 57 BCE to 935 CE. The site comprises areas with remains of Buddhist temples, palaces, and related buildings. The stone statues, reliefs, pagodas, and remains of other monuments represent some of the most outstanding examples of Buddhist art in Korea, mostly dating between the 7th and 10th centuries.
Other buildings at least 300 m (980 ft) tall include the three-building complex Haeundae LCT The Sharp in Busan (411 m (1,348 ft)), Tower A of the Parc1 complex in Seoul's Yeouido district (333 m (1,093 ft)), the Northeast Asia Trade Tower in Incheon (305 m (1,001 ft)), and Tower A of the Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith complex in Busan (300 m ...
Deoksugung (Korean: 덕수궁; Hanja: 德壽宮), also called Deoksu Palace or Deoksugung Palace, is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea, the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire, and now a major tourist attraction. It has a mix of traditional Korean and Western architecture that reflects its history. [1]
Kyu Sung Woo (Korean: 우규승; Hanja: 禹圭昇; born 1941) is a South Korean architect and principal of the architectural design firm, Kyu Sung Woo Architects, Inc. The firm's projects include many built and proposed works in the United States and South Korea.
It stood as South Korea's tallest building until the Hyperion Tower surpassed it in 2003, but remained the country's tallest commercial building until the Northeast Asia Trade Tower was topped-out in 2009. [4] The 63 Building was built as a landmark for the 1988 Summer Olympics. 63 is something of a misnomer since only 60 floors are above ...
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