CROSSING FLOW: A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OF SABATIN AND KOREAN MODERN ARCHITECTURE
In 2020, the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Russia, a significant research focusing on Seredin-Sabatin in terms of the architectural history of South Korea is currently underway. Seredin-Sabatin was a prominent figure in the modern era of the Joseon Dynasty and Korean Empire, entering Incheon Jemulpo in 1883 and participating in various architectural activities for over 20 years. This article focuses on recent research and discussion of his work.
Born in the Ukraine, Afanasy Ivanovich Seredin-Sabatin (hereinafter Sabatin) worked in modern Joseon and under the Korean Empire. He entered Incheon Chemulpo in 1883 when he was 23 years old, and worked mainly in Hanseong (Seoul) and Jemulpo. Before leaving the land due to the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, he participated in construction and civil engineering projects such as Dongnimmun, Russian Legation, and Jemulpo quay wall construction. He also crossed with a wide range of additional professions, including as Far East correspondent for a British newspaper and as a branch manager for Eastern China
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