Visit http://www.emporis.com/en > World Map > Asia > South Korea > Seoul > Buildings > High-rise Buildings to find up-to-date statistics about skyscrapers in Seoul. In a class discussion, talk about why so many have been built and what these statistics tell you about economic development in Seoul. What are the positives and negatives of this kind of development for the average Korean worker?
Visit http://www.emporis.com/en > World Map > Asia > South Korea > Seoul > Buildings > Other Buildings to read more about low-rise buildings and other buildings in Seoul, including sports stadiums, towers and monuments. Select one of these and prepare a brief talk to tell class members about your findings.
Visit http://www.emporis.com/en > World Map > Asia > South Korea > Seoul > Buildings > High-rise Buildings > All Buildings > Lotte World II Hotel to look at the proposed building that could reach a height of 800 metres. Find out why there are arguments against the construction of this building.
Why don't you find so many skyscrapers in Australian cities? Find out how many skyscrapers there are in the city where you live and the latest developments in high-rise building in other large Australian cities.
There are many kinds of traditional buildings across Korea listed as worth preserving for their heritage value. These include traditional houses, temples and other structures. Find out more about what buildings are being preserved in Korea today and why.
Visit www.emporis.com/en and compare Jongno Tower with other major buildings around the world.
Visit http://www.emporis.com/en > World Map > Asia > South Korea > Seoul > Buildings > High-rise Buildings > All Buildings > Mok-dong Hyperion I, Tower A, which is now the largest building in Seoul. What is it used for? How was it built?
