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English: Kim Chung-up(1922-1988) is one of the most representative architects in Korea. known as a first-generation architect of contemporary Korea. From 1942 to 1944, he worked as an architect for Matsuda Hirata Sekkei(MHS) in Tokyo, then came back to Korea. He lectured at Seoul National University, Hanyang University, Ewha Womans University, and Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul. In 1952, he participated as a Korean delegate in the first International Conference of Artists in Venice, where Kim met world-renowned architect Le Corbusier and became the first Korean member at Le Corbusier's offivve "Atelier Le Corbusier" in Paris. while working for Le Corbusier, he executed approximately 326 architectural drawings for 12 projects. In 1956, he returned to Korea and opened his own atelier in Kwanhonn-dong, Seoul appointed professor in the Department of Architecture at Hongik University in Seoul. In April 1957, he presented his architectural works at his first solo exhibition, entitled "Kim Chung-up Architecture Exhibition." He play a crucial role in introducing modern Western architecture to Korea and in promoting the idea of architecture as art imbued with the architect's 'spirit' and 'poetic resonance'. In 1965, he received the French Chevalier de l'ordre National Du Mérite for designing French Embassy in Korea. Throughout his lifetime, he dedicated himself to a number of important architecture projects within Korea and internationally.