{
  "id": 14625746,
  "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",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 top prize at this year's Korea Space Culture Awards, announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday. The prestigious Presidential Award was bestowed upon the red-brick building in Daebang-dong, southern Seoul, which served as Yuhan's headquarters for 35 years following its construction in 1962.\n\nAs the company prepares for its centennial celebration, the historic structure has been thoroughly restored and transformed into a multifunctional cultural space. Open to the public, the renovated site serves as a bridge between Yuhan's corporate history and the daily lives of the neighborhood residents. The building's name pays tribute to the company's emblem - the willow tree, representing deep roots and resilience given to Yuhan's founder, Dr. Yoo Il-han, many years ago.\n\nJudges praised the building's immense presence, the historical significance embodied in its red bricks, and the sincerity of the space designed for public use. A member of the judging panel expressed deep admiration for the project, which has set a new standard for public spaces created by private companies.",
  "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…",
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:47:02.000Z"
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  "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."
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