[1][2] It was gifted as part of an international exchange program during the 1968 Summer Olympics, which was hosted in Mexico City.

[3] The building is a miniature version of the iconic pagoda in Tapgol Park in Seoul.

The building was painted and carved in South Korea, then assembled at the final location.

The South Korean diplomatic mission in Mexico is responsible for the upkeep of the building.

[1] It is located in a part of the park reserved for people over the age of 60,[1][2] to reflect the Korean Confucian values of respecting elders.