The building's construction required 220,000 cubic meters of concrete, enough to build 3,500 apartments.
It is designed to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 on the Richter scale.
The exterior is covered in 42,000 glass panels, each weighing approximately 120 kilograms.
The building features a Sky Shuttle elevator system capable of reaching a speed of 10 meters per second.
The tower design incorporates a 'diagrid' structural system that reduces the amount of steel needed by 15% compared to traditional frames.
Lotte World Tower is the tallest building in South Korea, standing at 555 meters with 123 floors. It houses the Seoul Sky observation deck, located on floors 117 to 123, providing 360-degree views of the capital. The structure features the Sky Deck, which holds the record for the highest glass-floor observation deck in the world. Its design is inspired by traditional Korean ceramics and calligraphy brushes, characterized by a tapered, conical shape. The building utilizes a diagrid facade system to withstand strong winds and seismic activity. The central core houses high-speed double-deck elevators that reach the summit in approximately one minute.
The glass-bottom Sky Deck on the 118th floor looking straight down at the street level.
Book your entry time slot online in advance to ensure availability during peak tourist periods.
Visit on a clear, low-pollution day to maximize visibility across the Han River and surrounding mountains.
Check the weather conditions before arrival as heavy cloud cover or fog can significantly obscure the observation deck views.
Do not wait until the day of your visit to purchase tickets, as observation slots frequently sell out.
