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South Koreans Taking Phnom Penh Vertical

June 19, 2008 at 9:50 AM | 0 Comments

Though Cambodia's capital is known more for its wats and colonial architecture, work has started on three new mega-projects that will--their South Korean developers no doubt hope--transform the city. The latest is the International Finance Complex, a 52-story, multi-tower development that should be completed by 2012.

Also underway is Gold Tower 42, an accurately named skyscraper on Norodom Boulevard. It's also slated to be finished by 2012.

Meanwhile, a new suburb is being built from scratch three kilometers from downtown. Camko City, above, promises tree-lined canals, swimming pools, residential towers and leafy plazas. How long till "Desperate Housewives: Cambodia" comes out?

Related Stories:
· Cambodia Breaks Ground on its Highest Skyscraper [AFP, via Google]
· Cambodia to Get First Skyscraper [BBC]
· Cambodia Travel coverage [Jaunted]