The fifth tallest skyscraper in the world opens on Monday in the South Korean capital Seoul. The Lotte World Tower with its 123 floors in the southern district of Jamsil stands 555 meters (1,819 ft.) tall.The opening was marked on Sunday by a great fireworks display. The Korea Times reported that for eleven minutes 30,000 fireworks lit up the night sky to celebrate the completion of the Lotte World Tower. And on the 85th floor, it also claims to have the world’s highest swimming pool in a building. South Korea’s highest building boasts a gross floor area equivalent to 110 football pitches.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 03, 2017 12:15 UTC