63 Square (63 Building)
63 Square (63 Building) is a golden landmark and icon of the skyline of Seoul. At completion, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world. Construction was completed in 1985, in time for the world to see it during the 1988 Summer Olympics, which took place in Seoul.…
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Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House)
Cheong Wa Dae, or Blue House, is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea. It was built with traditional Korean architectural styles. The name comes from the translation of Cheong Wa Dae which means "pavilion of blue tiles." In 1104, King Sukjong built a royal villa…
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Daehan Hospital
This red brick building was once the main building of Daehan Hospital, the leading medical and hygiene institution during the Great Han Empire (1897-1910). The building is now located on the grounds of the Seoul National University Hospital. In August 1906, construction on Daehan Hospital began on the site of…
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Jeongdong Observatory
Jeongdong Observatory is a free observation deck on the 13th floor of the Seoul City Hall Seosomun Building, offering views of downtown Seoul. Unknown to most tourists, this quiet spot provides an escape from the city with a small café and views over Deoksugung Palace. If you want great views…
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N Seoul Tower
Since 1980, the N Seoul Tower has been a landmark of the skyline of downtown. Over the years, it has also been known as the Namsan Tower and Seoul Tower. Construction began in 1969. The tower tops out at 236.7 meters (777 feet) high with an elevation of 506.7 meters…
Old Seoul City Hall (Seoul Metropolitan Library)
The Old Seoul City Hall, now the Seoul Metropolitan Library, is a Renaissance-style building that served as the city hall of Seoul from 1945 until 2008. After over four years of construction, the new city hall building opened on August 27, 2012. The building was slated for demolition multiple times…
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Samsung d'Light
Permanently closed. Samsung d’light was a three-story interactive and hands-on electronics experience, showcase, and shop that displayed the newest Samsung Electronics products. The term d'light stood for digital and light. The vision of Samsung was to be a guiding light in the digital age. If you were interested in technology and the…
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Ujeongchongguk (Central Post Office)
Ujeongchongguk (Central Post Office) was established as the first post office of Korea on April 22, 1884, during the reign of King Gojong. Postal service began on November 18, 1884. It was the first modern postal service. Service was suspended during the Gapsin Coup on December 4, 1884. Service was…
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Last Updated on Feb 29, 2024