11 Facts About Korean architecture

Korean architecture refers to an architectural style that developed over centuries in Korea.

Just like in the case of other Korean arts, Korean architecture is distinguished by its naturalistic tendencies, simplicity, economy of shape, and avoidance of extremes.

One of the well known examples of Silla Korean architecture is Cheomseongdae, said to be the first stone observatory in Asia.

For example, in Goguryeo two different types of mortuary Korean architecture evolved during this period: one type of burial is a stepped pyramid made of stone, while another is a large earth mound form.

Goryeo Korean architecture is defined as the period between the 10th century and the 14th century.

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Joseon Korean architecture is defined as from the 14th century to the beginning of 20th century.

Some Korean architecture people resisted the Japanese nationalist agenda by building traditional Korean architecture hanok homes, such as the houses of Jeonju village.

Japanese Colonial Korean architecture was first introduced to Colonial Korea via transportation infrastructure-building programs.

North Korean architects studied in Moscow or Soviet satellites, and brought back socialist worker styles and huge celebratory people's architecture on a grand and massively impressive scale.

Much of the growth of new Korean architecture came from retail stores, clothing shops, bistros, cafes, and bars; and the underside of architectural commissions, rather than from major government contracts or the financial and corporate community.

Foreign corporations setting up Korean headquarters brought in an entirely new spirit of architecture to define their own visions.