Korea plans to develop Lumbini as a World Peace City

Korea plans to develop Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha, as a World Peace City in the shape of lotus. According to Master Plan for Lumbini World Peace City (LWPC) made public by Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) , the Lumbini World Peace City will cover 25 square miles without affecting the 3 square miles Master Plan developed by Prof. Kenzo Tange some 35 years ago.