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Permalink Reply by Mike Park on May 10, 2011 at 12:15am

Taken before my lifetime, these photos really put into perspective how much Korea/Seoul has really developed into a modern city after only 50~60 years since the Korean War.  I can now understand the awe of many Korean War veterans after viewing these pictures.

 

For instance, you can see in the photos that there is really absolutely nothing near what is called the Kangnam district today - the impression of the Hannam Bridge (while being built) is absolutely breath-taking. Compare the image with panoramic picture of Seoul today (on our very own KBC homepage top).

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Permalink Reply by GREG SHEEN on May 10, 2011 at 12:55pm

Thanks Mike for the link, always great to see the change....amazing

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Permalink Reply by Graham Brownlie on May 11, 2011 at 12:31am

Great imagery of a city that has seen so many changes...almost unrecognizable from these pics ! Thanks for the link...

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Permalink Reply by Steven S. Bammel on May 11, 2011 at 5:21pm

Those are great, Mike. Amazing transformation...

 

My only regret from the collection is that I wish Bill Smothers had gotten off base to take more photos.... 

 

BTW, don't forget the 1962 collection from Bill Sterrett at this link: http://www.koreabusinesscentral.com/page/korea-photos-1962

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Permalink Reply by stephanemot on May 30, 2011 at 9:22am

Thank you very much for the link. Valuable pictures indeed, including daily life gems.

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