North Seoul: Urbanism, Sheep and Kittens, History and Modernity

The open space, created on the site of a former oil storage facility, is an eco-park and cultural spaces created by rethinking and rebuilding former tanks for kerosene, diesel, etc. Tank No. 6 was not recreated, but created from scratch: the material (steel) left after the partial dismantling of Tanks No. 1 and No. 2 went to its walls.

If you are a fan of urbanism, modern art, modern ways of implementing open spaces, or just want to enjoy the harmony of industrial design and nature, you will definitely like Oil Tank Culture Park.

On June 25, 2002, South Korea lost the battle to reach the finals against Germany. She lost at this stadium, built in Seoul on the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

But can this loss be considered a defeat? Perhaps this was the greatest achievement of the Korean team. Crowds of fans dressed in all red filled the streets and squares not only of Seoul, but of the whole country ...

But we digress. The stadium is Asia's 2nd largest rectangular stadium and is built to resemble a traditional Korean kite in shape. And yes, it was he who became the unwitting culprit of the emergence of a unique urban space - the Park of Culture of the Oil Storage...

A youth district with a large number of various music clubs, cafes (including specific ones with cats, dogs, arctic foxes, meerkats and kangaroos running underfoot). The name of the district comes from Hongdae University located here.

The museum, located in the Yongsan district of Seoul, was opened in 1994 on a site that the city inherited from military units.

First of all, the museum is dedicated, of course, to the Korean War (1950-1953). But not only: all the wars waged between themselves and with neighboring countries by the states that were on the Korean Peninsula from the Bronze Age to the present are displayed in the museum's exposition.

A futuristic glass wave rises above the old City Hall, blending past and future in one bold design.
Powered by nature and home to the world’s largest indoor vertical garden, it’s one of Seoul’s greenest landmarks.
Open to visitors — step inside and see the living wall for yourself.

A blend of nature and urban design, this stream winds through downtown Seoul — though entirely man-made today.
Once a natural river, it was buried after the Korean War and revived in 2005 as a tranquil walkway.
Fountains, illuminated bridges, and the Palgakdam weir make it one of the city’s most beloved evening spots.

Changdeokgung - "Palace of Flourishing Virtue", built between 1405 and 1412, was the home for the kings of Joseon throughout most of the kingdom's 500-year history (1392-1897). It was also the residence of the last ruler of the Korean Empire.

The palace was destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was restored in 1609. From 1623 to 1868, it served as the official residence of Korean kings. Since 1997, the Palace of Flourishing Virtue has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.