"Lego Bricks Create Korean Landmarks" Legoland Korea Resort Unveils 'Miniland'

by Kim Yuri

Published 18 Nov.2021 13:24(KST)

Legoland Korea Resort has pre-released 'Miniland,' which depicts domestic landmarks using Lego bricks.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yuri] Legoland Korea Resort, scheduled to open on Children's Day next year, has pre-released part of 'Miniland,' which recreates major Korean landmarks with LEGO bricks.

Miniland is a themed area that reproduces landmarks such as major cities and tourist attractions of the country where Legoland is located using LEGO bricks. Since opening the first Legoland in Billund, Denmark in 1968, Legoland has introduced representative landmarks of each country through Miniland for over half a century.

Legoland Korea Resort's Miniland will exhibit landmarks from eight cities and provinces in Korea, recreated with LEGO bricks. Miniland is one of the seven themed areas that make up Legoland Park. Of the approximately 30 million LEGO bricks used in the resort's construction, more than 7 million were used here. The design took about a year, followed by an installation period of about six months to complete.

Among the Miniland areas first revealed, the Seoul and Busan zones showcase distinct characteristics. The Seoul zone presents a blend of tradition and modernity, featuring palaces and skyscrapers. Among these, Gyeongbokgung Palace, representing Korea's traditional beauty, is a masterpiece created by 100 LEGO model builders over three months. Other landmarks in this zone include the Blue House (Cheongwadae), Inwangsan Mountain, Changuimun Gate, and Hyehwamun Gate.

Busan emphasizes its port city characteristics with containers, cargo ships, and the Busan Bridge, creating a scene where ships float like in the actual Busan sea to entertain visitors. Busan's representative baseball stadium will also be made with LEGO bricks.

Kim Youngpil, President of Legoland Korea Resort, said, "We are pleased to unveil 'Miniland,' the core and representative themed area of Legoland," adding, "Once Miniland is completed, we plan to introduce landmarks from other regions recreated with LEGO."