Almost 40 years have passed since John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John sang about the joys of their “Summer Nights” in the movie Grease. But at Everland, Korea’s first and most-visited theme park, every single summer night is full of excitement, fireworks and more. Extended opening hours at Everland offer yet more visiting options – and added …
Catch Summer Night Fever at Everland and Caribbean Bay Read More »
Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the Samsung C&T Newsroom that will examine the ways technological innovations such as smart devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced software, drones and robotics are currently transforming the world of housing, construction, fashion and leisure. Imagine coming back home from a long day at …
Smart Series Part 1: How Technology Is Changing the Modern Home Read More »
For global corporations with branches all over the world, finding a way to get all employees onto the same page can often prove a challenge. Although a company’s headquarters may have a set of ideals, rules and practices it hopes all its staff can follow, things can often be more complicated than that. In the …
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It’s warm out and The Open has just finished. Make no mistake about it – there is no better time than summer for golf. Whether you plan on getting a quick 18 holes in at your local club on a Sunday or have just finished competing for the Claret Jug, there’s no denying that you’ll …
Forging a new landmark is a lot more challenging than it may seem. In a city such as Seoul, where tall buildings dominate the horizon in all directions, simply building high will not do. New and inventive construction projects spring up every day in the city, so creating novelty is no easy task. Nevertheless, the …
More than Meets the Eye: How the DDP Merges Culture and Construction Read More »
What if you could experience the thrill of life out on the Serengeti plains without even getting on a plane? What if you could ride in a vehicle that was part-boat, part-bus and drive past bathing pink flamingos and prowling cheetahs? What if you could wave at the mighty king of the jungle himself, the …
The world’s population is growing fast, at a rate of over 1.1 percent per year. In fact, perhaps the only thing growing faster is our thirst for energy consumption. As we become more numerous and affluent, our energy needs have risen by six times in the last 50 years, according to media outlet The Guardian. Almost everything …
Going Green: How Wind Is Set to Power the Future Read More »
In a letter to state governors in 1937, then-United States President Franklin Roosevelt wrote, “Soil is our basic asset. The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” Without soil, humankind, which has built its cities in the stuff and fed generations of people with its fruits, would simply cease to be. But how much thought …
Room for Growth: Why Soil Quality Matters to Construction Professionals Read More »
As any keen traveler with an eye for history will attest, East Asia is home to some of the finest and most arresting stone-and-wood structures on the planet. People in Korea, Japan and China, in particular, used these two materials to craft unique temples, stunning palaces and ornate tombs – all of whose cultural value …
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They say time flies when you are having fun. Nowhere does this old adage feel more appropriate than at Everland, South Korea’s largest and most-popular amusement park. The resort – quite astonishingly – is already celebrating its 40th birthday this year. There has been no slow-down in the excitement this year, with two new significant additions …
