Lotte World Tower It is part of the second generation of the Lotte World complex. Already crowned "Coronation (architecture)"), its construction was estimated to finish at the end of 2016, although it ended on April 3, 2017.[2]​.

It is the tallest skyscraper in Seoul and South Korea, and is ranked sixth among the tallest skyscrapers in the world. In addition, it houses the 2nd highest observation platform in the world on its 123rd floor, at 512.3 meters (1,681 feet).[1]​.

Design and construction

After 13 years of planning and site preparation, the tower gained final government approval to begin construction in November 2010 and the first piling activities and frame assembly were observed in March 2011.[3][4]​.

Conceptual designs showed a slender cone with gently curved convex sides. A pale stained glass exterior is inspired by Korean ceramics and features metal filigree accents.[5] Located near the Han River, the tower houses shops (floors 1-6), offices (7-60), residences (61-85), a luxury hotel (86-119), and publicly accessible floors (120-123) with an observation deck.

The tower is located near the first-generation Lotte World complex, opened in 1989, accessible by Line 2&action=edit&redlink=1 "Line 2 (Seoul Subway) (not yet drafted)") or Line 8&action=edit&redlink=1 "Line 8 (Seoul Subway) (not yet drafted)") at Jamsil Station "Jamsil (Seoul Subway)").

2013 accident

On June 25, 2013, an accident occurred during the construction of the skyscraper due to the collision of several steel and wooden elements, including a gas cylinder. This crash caused an explosion that projected several workers, killing one of them and injuring five others. The firefighters acted immediately and restored order and safety at the skyscraper works.

Despite the accident, there was no news that the completion date of the works would be delayed since the construction structure was not seriously damaged. It was finally opened on April 3, 2017.

• - Busan Lotte Town Tower.

• - Annex: Tallest skyscrapers in Seoul.

• - Annex: Tallest skyscraper in South Korea.

• - Annex: Tallest skyscrapers in the world.

• - Official website.