The 10 Tallest Buildings In Korea [Latest Update]

Lotte World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, standing at an impressive height of 555 meters with 123 floors. Completed in 2016, the tower features a sleek, tapered design that blends modern aesthetics with traditional Korean architectural elements, creating a striking and elegant silhouette on Seoul’s skyline.

Lotte World Tower features the SkyDeck observatory on the 123rd floor, offering visitors panoramic views of Seoul. Additionally, there is another observatory on the 118th floor called “Seoul Sky,” which has a transparent glass floor, providing an exhilarating experience for visitors.

2. Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower – 411,6m 

Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower stands at a height of 411.6 meters with 101 floors. Located in Haeundae, Busan, South Korea, the tower was completed in 2019.

The building is part of the LCT complex, which comprises three towers: one Landmark tower and two Residence towers. It was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, along with the architectural and engineering firm Samoo.

Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower has significantly enhanced the value of the Haeundae area, attracting not only residents but also tourists and international investors to Busan.

3. Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A – 339,1m

• Height: 339,1 meters
• Number of floors: 85
• Year of completion: 2019
• City: Busan

Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A is one of the three towers within the LCT complex, located at Haeundae Beach in Busan. This tower stands at a height of 339.1 meters with 85 floors and was completed in 2019. Tower A features a modern and unique design, resembling a crystal, with an impressive height that offers stunning views of Haeundae Beach and the city of Busan.

4. Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B – 333,1m

Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B is one of the three towers within the LCT complex, located at Haeundae Beach, Busan. The tower stands at a height of 333.1 meters and consists of 85 floors.

The LCT complex project, which includes Tower B, was designed by a team of architects from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), one of the leading architectural firms in the world.

The design of Tower B is inspired by crystals, with soft curves that reflect the gentle waves of the sea and the surrounding mountains, resulting in an elegant and harmonious silhouette.

5. Parc.1 Tower A – 332,7m

• Height: 332,7 meters
• Number of floors: 69
• Year of completion: 2020
• City: Seoul

Parc.1 Tower A stands at a height of 332.7 meters with 69 floors, located in the Yeouido financial district of Seoul, South Korea and was completed in 2020. The building was designed by the renowned British architect Sir Richard Rogers from the firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.

Parc.1 Tower A features a sleek, rectangular design with a polished glass surface, embodying modernity and strength. Constructed using premium steel and glass materials, it presents an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable structure that incorporates energy-saving systems and smart technology.

6. Northeast Asia Trade Tower – 312m

• Height: 312 meters
• Number of floors: 68
• Year of completion: 2011
• City: Incheon

Northeast Asia Trade Tower is a skyscraper standing 312 meters tall with 68 floors, completed in 2011, located in Incheon, South Korea. Designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), the building features a sleek and modern silhouette with a glass facade, exuding a luxurious and sophisticated appearance.

• Height: 305 meters
• Number of floors: 68
• Year of completion: 2011
• City: Incheon

Haeundae Doosan We’ve the Zenith is a skyscraper complex located in Haeundae, Busan, South Korea, comprising three towers, with the tallest tower reaching a height of 300 meters and consisting of 80 floors.

Haeundae Doosan We’ve the Zenith was designed by the architectural firm KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates), featuring a unique design characterized by soft curves and a sleek glass façade that evokes the image of blooming petals.

Haeundae I’Park Marina Tower 2 is a skyscraper located in Haeundae, Busan, South Korea, standing at 292.1 meters with 72 floors. The building features an elegant shape with soft curves, offering a modern and luxurious aesthetic. Its facade is covered in tempered glass, creating a light and airy feel while optimizing natural light.

Haeundae I’Park Marina Tower 2 was designed by the renowned architectural firm POSCO Engineering & Construction. The design not only emphasizes aesthetics but also integrates sustainable solutions and modern technologies, providing comfortable living and working spaces for residents.

10. Busan International Finance Center – 289m

• Height: 289 meters
• Number of floors: 63
• Year of completion: 2014
• City: Busan

Busan International Finance Center (BIFC) stands at 289 meters with 63 floors. The building features a predominantly glass facade and a rectangular shape with elegantly beveled corners, creating a powerful and dynamic visual impression.

Busan International Finance Center was designed by the architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), offering both aesthetic appeal and stunning views of the cityscape.