Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center
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| Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center | |
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경주화백컨벤션센터 | |
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 Interactive map of the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center area | |
| General information | |
| Location | 507 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°50′18″N 129°17′16″E / 35.8383°N 129.2879°E |
| Construction started | 5 December 2012 |
| Completed | 12 February 2015 |
| Opened | 12 March 2015 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Kyeryong Construction Industrial |
Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center (Korean: 경주화백컨벤션센터), commonly known as HICO (하이코), is a convention center located in Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Expansion
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power invested 120 billion won to support Gyeongju in hosting a radioactive waste disposal facility, and construction began in September 2012. The exterior was inspired by a Silla pavilion, and features an outdoor pond shaped like Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.[1][2]
In May 2019, North Gyeongsang Province presided over the Urban Planning Committee and conditionally approved an amendment to the urban management plan designating the center as a minimum site restriction zone for expansion.[3] In July 2021, the city invested 29.5 billion won to expand the exhibition hall by 4,000 m2 (43,056 sq ft), the underground parking lot by 2,000 m2 (21,528 sq ft), and other convenience facilities by 2,745 m2 (29,547 sq ft).[4]