If you look in the right place, beneath the bustling streets in the heart of Seoul, you will come across something unexpected: stalactites.
They hang ominously from the dank ceiling, a witness to the passage of time and decades of neglect.
The GuardianSeoul’s secret space: Vast mysterious tunnel revealed for the first time
Seoul’s secret space: Vast mysterious tunnel revealed for the first time
By Raphael Rashid
13 Sep 2023 · 2 min read
informed Summary
- A mysterious underground tunnel, stretching 335 metres and covering 3,000 square metres, has been discovered beneath Seoul Plaza, one of South Korea's most well-known spaces. The tunnel's original purpose is unknown, with city officials speculating it might have been built to connect two subway stations but was never used.
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