{
  "id": 14621999,
  "title": "Drugmaker Yuhan's historic headquarters wins Korea's top architectural honor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/drugmaker-yuhans-historic-headquarters-wins-koreas-top-architectural",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-15T05:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261015/drugmaker-yuhans-historic-headquarters-wins-koreas-top-architectural-honor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Willow House, the former headquarters of Korean pharmaceutical giant Yuhan Corp., has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award, the top prize at this year's Korea Space Culture Awards. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the honor on Thursday.\n\nThe red-brick building, constructed in 1962 in Daebang-dong, southern Seoul, served as Yuhan's headquarters for 35 years prior to its recent reopening. As the company prepares to celebrate its centennial, Willow House has been transformed into a multifunctional cultural space where the company's history intertwines with the daily lives of nearby residents.\n\nThe name \"Willow House\" pays homage to Yuhan's iconic symbol, the willow tree, which was gifted to founder Dr. Yoo Il-han decades ago. This emblem represents deep roots and resilience. A member of the judging panel commended the project for its impressive presence, historical significance embodied in its red bricks, and its intent to create a public space for citizens. The panel lauded the building as a new standard for cultural spaces developed by private enterprises.",
  "summary": "Willow House, the historical former headquarters of Korean pharmaceutical pioneer Yuhan Corp., has won the Presidential Award — the grand prize at this year’s Korea Space Culture Awards, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. Originally constructed in 1962 in Daebang-dong, southern Seoul, the red-brick facility served as Yuhan’s headquarters for 35 years. Ahead of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Willow House, Yuhan Corp.'s historic HQ, wins Korea's top architectural honor",
    "Red-brick building constructed in 1962, served as HQ for 35 years",
    "Transformed into cultural space honoring company's history and residents"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Repurposing a corporate landmark into a community hub sets a new precedent for how private enterprises can preserve historical heritage while fostering public engagement through cultural spaces.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Drugmaker Yuhan's historic headquarters wins Korea's top architectural honor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/drugmaker-yuhans-historic-headquarters-wins-koreas-top-architectural-14625746",
        "published": "2026-10-15T06:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}