Korean architecture captures the essence of the nation's ancient heritage and traditions. However, its beauty and value have too often been neglected as Korea modernized at top speed and was ...

Written by Architecture & Urban Research Institute’s National ... More architectural diversification appeared during the time of the ancient Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla in the first ...

For an authentic glimpse into ancient Korean architecture, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changdeokgung Palace is a must-see attraction. Popular Tourist Activities Seoul is a dynamic and ...

Among them is Namhansanseong, an ancient fortress located just southeast of Seoul. In the video, Kishore Rao, director of UNESCO's World Heritage Center, said that, "It truly displays the architecture ...

One would expect that the construction of ancient Korea’s royal palace spared ... But the historical high-tech didn’t stop at architecture and water transportation. During an excavation ...

Sifting through the rocky dirt of South Korea, archaeologists carefully unearthed an ancient crown, slightly bent but obviously ornate. Something about its decorations caught their attention — and for ...

MANAMA: Seven ancient Korean mountain temples ... accelerating the importation of Buddhist culture, architecture and style. Over time elements of traditional Korean beliefs merged into the ...

Click here for more. Any take on North Korean architecture would be remiss to exclude emblematic structures such as the jagged, pyramidal Ryugyong Hotel, or towering monuments to erstwhile leaders.