Large Scale Projects

Plans for Huge Multi-mode COEX Transfer Center

In August, plans for a huge underground transfer center in Gangnam between Samseong Station (Line 2) and Bongeunsa Station (Line 9)…

9 years ago

Sejong City, the Korean Dream

Korea almost moved the capital from Seoul to a new, planned city in the middle of the country. The city I'm…

9 years ago

A Visit to Pangyo Techno Valley

The Silicon Valley of Asia is in Korea. And more surprisingly, it isn't in well-known areas like Gangnam or Songdo.…

9 years ago

Suncheon SkyCube PRT Ride

During a spontaneous road trip with some friends I had the chance to check out and ride the Suncheon SkyCube PRT.…

9 years ago

The Honam High Speed Railway Opens in April

Currently a train ride from Yongsan in Seoul to Gwangju takes between 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 51 minutes…

10 years ago

Seoul’s High Line Project

Seoul has torn down a lot of overpasses in the last ten years. Alone in this year two overpasses (Ahyeon…

10 years ago

Songdo, revisited!

I've kept my promise of visiting Songdo in summer 2014! Songdo changed a lot since my last visit in winter 2013.…

10 years ago

Suwon EcoMobility Festival Anniversary

Exactly a year ago a small neighborhood in Suwon transformed into a pedestrian-friendly, car-free are for a whole month. It…

10 years ago

Influence of Chaebols on Korean Cities

Everybody, who visits South Korea, will be surprised by the strong presence of certain companies. They are called Chaebol and…

10 years ago

Facelift for Yonsei University Campus

The most renowned universities in Korea are Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University, often summarized as "SKY". They…

10 years ago