Yongsan, located in downtown Seoul, means Dragon Hill. Yongsan or Yongsan-gu is also the site of Yongsan Garrison, a large United States military base. In the futuer, Yongsan will has the tallest building in Korean, and second tallest in the world, while now will be developed into an international business district.

On the 1.46 million-square-meter site around Yongsan subway station, a 620 meter-high landmark building, a hotel, business & residential facilities and large parks will be built.

The site is available for financial, telecom and entertainment companies. Its metropolitan transportation infrastructure and sufficient green space will make for an outstanding business environment.

If the plan is accepted, the proposed building will have 130-140 stories and become a new landmark for the city. The building is expected to promote growth in the area with the proposed construction of additional shopping malls and entertainment establishments in the Yongsan area where the U.S. military’s main base is located.

“If the building does not obstruct views of Mount Namsan from the Han River, it should have no problem being approved,’’ a city official said. “Korail also asked us to designate residential areas adjacent to the new building, but it could affect transportation in the region. We will review the matter carefully,’’ he said.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has said that the city needs new skyscrapers to strengthen its international competitiveness and draw more foreign tourists.

Buildings over 600 meters are very rare _ currently, the 508 meter-high Taipei Financial Center in Taiwan is the tallest building in the world with 101 stories while Dubai is constructing the 830 meter-high Burj Dubai Tower with 160 stories for completion before the end of next year.

Currently, the 234 meter-high Tower Palace apartment building in Togok-dong, southern Seoul, is the tallest building in Korea. However, construction projects for the 580 meter-high international business center in Sangam-dong, northern Seoul, and the 610 meter-high Inchon Tower in Songdo in the Inchon Free Economic Zone are being pushed.

“In Seoul, the planned 151-story Yongsan Landmark Building, at 2,046 feet, will tower over all the city’s existing structures, and even some nearby mountain peaks. “Seoul is the capital, so it must have the tallest building,” said Han Bong-seok, an executive at Korea Railroad, the national railway company, who heads the project to build the tower on the site of an old train yard. “This is for the pride of Seoul.

Yongsan Electronic Market

Seoul has the biggest Electronic shopping place. Like Akihabara Electronics District in Tokyo and Den Den Town in Osaka, Yongsan Electronic Market is the place to find several Korea branded electronic, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, videos and CDs.

Located near the Yongsan train station, the Electronics Market is made up of over 20 buildings housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, and videos and CDs. Korean-made products generally cost 20% less here than other retail outlets, while imported items can be as much as 50% cheaper. Transformers of varying sizes can be found at many shops.

Yongsan Urban Development

Biggest South Korean Urban Development in history… This is 30 billion dollars mega urban developmental project on the Yong-San district of Seoul. On the 1.46 million-square-meter site around Yongsan subway station, a 665 meter-high landmark building, a hotel, business & residential facilities and large parks will be built. The Landmark tower which is the tallest building in this project will be 665m supertall structure that will become new landmark of Seoul. The site is available for financial, telecom and entertainment companies. Its metropolitan transportation infrastructure and sufficient green space will make for an outstanding business environment.

Yongsan Landmark Building Design Photos:

Watch Yongsan Urban Development 용산국제업무지구(Yongsan dream hub) video

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Chiba (千葉市 Chiba-shi) is the capital city of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately 40 km east of the center of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. Chiba City became a government designated city in 1992. Its population as of 2008 is approximately 960,000. A large part of the prefecture is the Bōsō Peninsula (房総半島 Bōsō-hantō), which shields Tokyo bay from the Pacific Ocean.

Chiba Nightlife and Clubs :

There are lots of clubs lined up in Chiba, mostly filled with Filipinas. The rates rise steeply after 10 pm. You’ll see lots of people standing outside on the streets outside these clubs inviting you to visit their place.

You can drink together and chat up with these hostesses but be cautious about the bill. They add up lots of other things to the pre-decided rate like singing, dancing, etc.

But quite a nice experience. Not on my pocket though. Costed 6000 yens for an hour spent there!!

Some of best bars and nightclubs in Chiba are listed here including the address and brief information :

1. The Melting PotThe Melting Pot is an International Darts Bar. We have been around since 1999 and were the first soft-tip darts bar in Chiba prefecture.
Address #203 Town Aimi Bldg. 4-16-7 Ainokawa Ichikawa, Chiba Japan 272-0138

2. SalaLiterally this bar is one tent located on a side street outside of Tsudanuma station. Even in Japanese it is referred to as テントの居酒屋 which means “Tent Izakaya”.
Address 千葉県船橋市前原西２-１３-１５

3. Rockwell’s BarLocated in Chiba city on Fujimi Street next to the river, Rockwell’s is a spacious western-style bar where one can sit and have a beer while chatting with the bartender or come with friends and just sit at a sofa and goof off.
Address 千葉県千葉市中央区富士見2-19-4

4. Outback SteakhouseA taste of home for just about any foreigner living in Japan. Forget about bite-size portions here because the dishes at Outback are large and plenty for foreigners of all size.
Address Messe Amuse Mall 1F 1-8, Hibino, Mihama-ku,Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0021

5. Live House AngaA live house located in Chiba Chuo-ku. A great place to find local and upcoming bands.
Address 千葉市中央区富士見 2-16-4 B1F

6. Ocean DeepChiba’s newest International Bar/Club & Cafe, Ocean Deep, has all you need for a great night out in Chiba. 1 minute from the west exit of Chiba station, ￥500 drinks & food with gaijin-sized portions, international beers, music you know & miss from home, videos on a huge 120inch projector screen.
Address Chiba Chuo-ku Shin-Chiba 2-1-5 Ogawa Daiichi Building 102

7. Raver’s CafePsychedelic, trance and some of the biggest events in all of Chiba Prefecture! Raver’s cafe is one of those treasures that is out in the middle of nowhere and only the locals know about it.
Address 千葉市緑区平山町1933

8. Balearic BarLocated Chiba city Chuo-ku on Chiba Ginza street next door to Stage 2, Balearic is a popular spot for clubbers to stop by before or after going to Stage 2 and well known among many of the foreigners in Chiba city.
Address 千葉市中央区中央3-17-2

9. Rob Roy speakeasyRob Roy speakeasy is your typical Japanese dining bar. Not too loud or rowdy with a touch of sophistication. However, drinks at such places are a bit more expensive than your average “gaijin hangouts” or Izakaya’s so be careful.
Address 〒272-0023 千葉県市川市南八幡3-8-11　モンビラージュ2F

10. Breezy Cafe and BarLocated in Chiba City, Breezy Cafe offers a little bit of everything under one roof. They have a vast wine and cocktail list, private rooms for large parties, they carry Yebisu and Sapporo beers on tap, offer free board games.
Address 千葉県千葉市富士見 2-16-4

11. Hippy Dippy DooYou can come down for a beer, and a game of darts with your friends. Or just come down, hang out and meet new friends. We have delicious munchies too. Open Mic Night Hippy Dippy Doo has live music on Sundays once or twice a month.
Address “2-12-18 Gyotokuekimae, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-ken 272-0133, Japan ”

12. Uptown 125Uptown 125, “Chiba’s No. 1 International Nightclub” is a recent addition to Chiba’s night scene. Situated a 10 minute walk away from Funabashi JR station, the club boasts a vibrant mix of Japanese and foreign “beautiful people”, live Reggae, Hip-Hop and other music.
Address Natsumi 1-10-31, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken, 273-0865

13. “Arrows” : British Pub and FoodArrows is yet another in a line of Disney-style faux-British pubs that has sprung up around Japan. Decked-out to look like an “authentic” British/Irish pub, the venue (one of three in the area) boasts draught-Guinness, Bodingtons (“The Cream of Manchester!”) and Bass-Ale.
Address Funabashi-shi, Hon-cho, 4-39-6 2F

14. EURO HOUSE (Irish Pub)Located in Funabashi near the “My Thai Food” restaurant, Euro House offers what the faux-Brit Japanese run pub round the corner cannot…ATMOSPHERE. Run by a European and serving top Irish, British and European food as well as a great selection of draft foreign ales.
Address Kobeya Bldg. 3F, 4-40-3 Hon-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba

15. Upper Float Mexican Bar and GrillLocated in Chiba city, Upper float is a hot spot for foreigners in the Chiba area. Not only do they have great food that reminds you of home but the atmosphere is comfortable, friendly and fun.
Address 2-17-17 Chiba-shi Chuo-ku Fujimi Street

Chiba Photos :

Chiba Museum of Art

Chiba Nightlife view

Watch Hanami Festival in Chiba Video here

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