The Secret History of Seoul's Euljiro District // Korean-German Architect Explains

Euljiro area is a living testament to the incredible and drastic changes that Seoul has pulled through during its long history - from Japanese occupation, the war, a dictatorship, to the Seoul we know today.

Daniel Taendler (whom you will recognize from previous interviews on this channel) is a Korean-German architect, specializing in traditional Korean housing. He takes us through Euljiro area and shows us the hidden architectural jewels that dot this very unique part of the city.

Euljiro area is under threat of gentrification and tear-down, which would directly cause the loss of a historically significant corner of Seoul. We hope through this video we can help people realize the value of Euljiro and revive an appreciation for Korea's survival and growth through the years, by understanding the architectural structures that still stand.

Ultimately, we ask this question - what does it mean to be Korean? And can architecture help answer this question?

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