Lotte World Tower and Mall, Seoul

Soaring beside Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, Lotte World Tower & Mall is an awe-inspiring destination for visitors to Seoul. At a staggering 555 m tall with 123 stories, it's the tallest building in South Korea and currently ranks as the sixth‑tallest in the world. Completed in 2017, this sleek, tapered tower designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox draws design inspiration from Korean pottery and traditional brush strokes, blending high-tech engineering with cultural aesthetics.

The crown jewel of the tower is the Seoul Sky Observatory, located on floors 117–123. It features a 360° deck, thrill-inducing glass floor sections, and even an open-air Sky Terrace-offering panoramic views of Seoul and the Han River 500 m above the city. Visitors can also experience the Sky Shuttle, one of the world’s fastest double-deck high-speed elevators, whisking guests skyward in under a minute.

Connected seamlessly to the tower is the expansive Lotte World Mall, which opened in 2014. It offers a mix of international and Korean brands across multiple shopping zones, including Avenuel, Duty-Free, and Lotte Mart. Entertainment options are abundant: the Lotte World Aquarium, the Lotte Cinema, largest multiplex in Korea, a contemporary Art Museum, and the Lotte Concert Hall complete this multi-faceted complex.