Osaka

The Pavilion’s massive media facade, traditional hansanmosi fabric, and immaculate white finishing express both heritage and advanced technology. Connecting hearts across the world towards a sustainable future, the nation’s future tech will illuminate human values that will remain constant in these times of change.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Designing Future Society for Our Lives

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : With Hearts

Dubai

Inspired by the light and atmosphere of the madang space in traditional Korean homes and the card stunts during Korea’s magical run up to 2002 World Cup quarter-finals, an array of 1,600+ spin cubes cascade over a soaring tent-like structure. Visitors received a Samsung Electronics mobile device to scan QR codes across the exhibit space for an AR experience of future cityscapes and mobility in Korea.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Connecting Minds, Creating the Future

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Smart Korea, Moving the World to You

Milan

Flowing lines and an oval form set apart the white building designed with the traditional dal hangari jar as the motif. Embodying the purity of unforced natural forms and uniquely Korean aesthetics of the Joseon era white porcelain dal hangari, the Pavilion was a perfect vessel for Milan Expo’s theme. The grid-based planning of the Expo site met the curvature of the Pavilion’s facade in a harmonious dance of East meets West.

· Type : Specialised Expo

· Theme : Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Hansik, Food for the Future: You Are What You Eat

Yeosu

Utilizing renewable energy sources (hydrogen fuel cells, PV, wind, ocean thermal, solar thermal), the best-in-category eco-friendly structure (Green Building Rating) expressed Korea’s taegeuk philosophy of harmonizing yin-yang forces by artfully adding dynamic lines to the traditional changho window shape.

· Type : Specialised Expo

· Theme : The living ocean and coast

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : The Spirit of Our Ocean and Marine Capacity

Shanghai

The Pavilion’s identity conveyed through the Korean alphabet, hangul, was emphasized further with “Art Pixels” and “Hangul Pixels” on the exterior. “Pixels” are formed from panels of the traditional saekdong palette as diverse expressions of hangul. At night, sequential lighting behind the “Hangul Pixels” illuminated specific letters on the facade to form a gigantic message board.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Better City, Better Life

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Friendly City, Colorful Life

Aichi

Four exhibit zones : Exhibit Hall, Cinema Hall, Special Exhibition, Arts & Culture Promotion The facade was decorated with the taegeuk symbol, the traditional kite bangpae yeon, and butterflies. In recognition of the mesmerizing interplay of heritage in IT in the exhibits, the Pavilion received the Nature’s Wisdom Award.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Nature's Wisdom

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Light in Life

Hannover

In the form of a ship headed into the new millennium erected on a 2,371㎡ site. The Pavilion broke the previous mold of casting traditional motifs and focused on projecting a tech powerhouse image with animated environmental technology showcases and construction innovation demos.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Humankind - Nature - Technology

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Water, Source of Life

Daejeon

Hanbit Tower : Echoing the Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju, 1993 granite stone slabs secured the base, the observatory at the center, and stainless steel at the top and aligning light, science, and space to symbolize a daring launch space-ward. Prosperity Hall : A joint exhibition hall for SME projects. The 18-meter tall building erected on a square plan used no pillars to maximize exhibition space.

· Type : Specialised Expo

· Theme : The Challenge of a New Road of Development

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Wisdom of Shared Prosperity (Prosperity Hall)

Seville

The principal concept being a festival tent, the building was topped with a canopy. A two-story building with more than 2,000 ㎡ floor space, the pillars were painted in the traditional deep carmine shade.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : The Age of Discovery

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : A Partner in Discovery

Osaka

15 columns each measuring 4 m in diameter, 30 m in height arrayed in a two-row colonnade to carry a space frame and mark out three open, airy exhibit spaces using steel rebar and concrete. Connected by hanging pathways and escalators, a sort of “architectural promenade” was created.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Progress and Harmony for Mankind

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : The Peace Bell

Montreal

A large wooden traditional hanok home designed by Kim Swoo-geun, an emblematic figure in Korean architecture, the Pavilion’s artistic value was such that the organizers decided to render it a permanent exhibition even after all other national pavilions were disassembled.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Man and his World

· Republic of Korea Pavilion Theme : Man with his Hand

Seattle

A canopy installation showing the trademark gently sloping eaves of the traditional hanok house greeted the visitor upon approach.

· Type : World Expo

· Theme : Man in the Space Age