Who are the so-called “building tycoons”? South Korea, known in the past as the “Republic of Real Estate,” has had a keen interest in real estate. It’s understandable, as except for recent years, real estate prices in South Korea have consistently risen, so much so that the phrase “immortal myth of real estate” was coined. However, recently, due to the ...
In Korea’s capital, Seoul, the city is designated as a “Special City.” However, in Japan, it’s not Tokyo City but Tokyo Metropolis that holds the registration. This distinction allows visitors to find the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, responsible for administrative affairs in Tokyo, rather than Tokyo City Hall in Shinjuku. Located in the central area of Shinjuku, the Tokyo Metropolitan ...
The central area of the Macao Peninsula in the old town of Macao is undoubtedly the “Senado Square.” At Senado Square, you can find various UNESCO World Heritage sites, as it is densely packed with places containing Macao’s history. “The meaning of Senado Square is ‘Senate’ in Portuguese.” In Portuguese, “Senado” means “Senate.” So, if we translate this place directly ...
In Hong Kong, you can still find well-preserved buildings from the past British colonial era, some of which are still in everyday use. In the Sheung Wan area of Hong Kong, you can come across red-brick buildings from the British colonial period, one of which is currently in use under the name of Western Market. “Originally a Grocer from the ...
The area around Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul is a representative office-dense area. It’s home to various public institutions, foreign embassies, large corporations, and small and medium-sized businesses, starting from the Seoul Government Complex. Thanks to this, there are various places nearby to cater to the demand of office workers, making it a bustling area. In the underground of the large ...
Garosu-gil, which can be found in the Apgujeong area, has been one of the hottest spots in Seoul in recent years. This place, ten or twenty years ago, was once densely packed with galleries and designer shops. At times, it was frequented by filmmakers, and at other times, pottery studios set up shop. As a result, you can still find ...
In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, various public sculptures can be found throughout the area. These include statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin guarding Gwanghwamun Square, as well as statues depicting figures like a man and a woman engrossed in reading. Furthermore, across from the Seoul Museum of History, you can also find the iconic public sculpture of “Hammering ...
Seoul Square, located opposite Seoul Station, can be considered a representative landmark symbolizing Seoul Station. Previously known as the “Daewoo Center Building,” it was renamed “Seoul Square” after being sold to Morgan Stanley in 1997 due to the Asian financial crisis and the subsequent dismantling of the Daewoo Group. Morgan Stanley had initially planned to remodel the Daewoo Building into ...