How did postmodernism change Korean architecture during the 1980s?

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Pagoda of Jeongrimsa Temple in Buyeo, South Korea — Korean architecture Five-story stone pagoda of Jeongrimsa Temple, first half of the 7th century, Baekje period; in Buyeo, South Korea. Height 8.33 meters (27.3 feet).

During the 1980s, Korean architecture underwent a significant shift as the scope of architectural projects expanded, leading to the adoption of postmodernism. This movement marked a departure from the previously dominant International style, which had characterized the post-Korean War reconstruction era.1

A key feature of this postmodern transition was the reinterpretation of traditional Korean architectural elements, allowing architects to integrate historical aesthetics into contemporary designs. This period represented a move toward greater stylistic diversity compared to the rigid functionalism of the preceding decades.1