Cheonggyecheon Stream

From July 2003 to September 2005, Cheonggyecheon underwent a dramatic transformation. A major restoration project revitalized a 5.84 km section around the covered Cheonggyecheon-ro and Samil-ro, installing 22 bridges and turning the area into a relaxing urban retreat for citizens. Centered around Cheonggye Plaza, the area now serves as a cultural hub, hosting various events and festivals. In recent years, it has also flourished as an artistic space. At creative venues like Gwanggyo Gallery and Cheonggye Creative Studio, visitors can experience the work of talented artists, while street performers bring vibrant energy to the area on weekends. Cheonggyecheon’s transformation is still ongoing, continuing to evolve as a dynamic cultural and artistic landmark.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

A Masterpiece of Korea’s Cutting-Edge Engineering, the World’s Largest 3D Free-Form Architecture The creation and installation of 45,133 uniquely shaped exterior panels—DDP is a structure with no straight lines or separate walls, both inside and out. Designed by the renowned British architect Zaha Hadid, DDP flows seamlessly like water, unlike conventional buildings that stand in contrast to one another. Here, spaces are not divided; the roof becomes the wall, and the wall transforms into the roof. Open spaces blend harmoniously, creating a dynamic and interconnected environment—an architectural "metonymic landscape" where movement and coexistence shape the experience.