Gwangtonggwan, Bank building in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.
The Gwangtonggwan building exhibits red brick and granite construction with circular windows, arched designs, and decorative pilasters across its facade.
Constructed in 1909 as the Daehan Cheon-il Bank headquarters with Emperor Gojong's support, the structure underwent restoration in 1915 following a fire.
The building's entablature features traditional Korean writing from right to left, representing the intersection of Korean traditions with modern banking practices.
Located at 19 Namdaemunno 1-ga, the structure functions as Woori Bank's Jongno Branch while maintaining its status as a protected monument.
The first floor maintains active banking operations, while the second floor contains conference rooms in Korea's oldest continuously operating bank building.
Location: Seoul
Inception: 1909
Architectural style: eclecticism in art
GPS coordinates: 37.56750,126.98306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:05
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