Park Seong-su, Songpa District Mayor, Requests Active Consideration for Greenbelt Release of Planned Site for Korea National University of Arts Relocation

Mayor Park's Official Request in Meeting with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on the 3rd... Urging Prompt Resumption of Review for Jamsil Jugong 5th Complex Apartment Redevelopment Plan

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 3rd, Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa District, held a meeting with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and officially requested active consideration for the removal of the greenbelt designation on the planned site for the Korea National University of Arts (KNUA) and cooperation to prevent KNUA’s relocation outside Seoul.

During the meeting with Mayor Oh at Seoul City Hall that morning, Mayor Park stated, “The planned site for KNUA in Songpa District has low preservation value due to the loss of greenbelt functions, necessitating rational improvement in land use. It meets all criteria for greenbelt removal under relevant laws and Seoul city ordinances,” and made this proposal.

He added, “The sooner Seoul City expresses its position, the earlier the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism can make a decision. Only the mayor’s political judgment remains,” emphasizing the urgency.

Mayor Park also requested Seoul City to promptly resume the review of the redevelopment plan for Jamsil Jugong Complex 5 apartments.

He said, “I hope the Seoul City Urban Planning Committee’s authorized subcommittee will be convened soon to review the redevelopment plan for Jamsil Jugong Complex 5, which has been stalled for about three years. Additionally, please swiftly consult with the Office of Education regarding land acquisition issues related to new school construction,” he requested.

He continued, “It is time to actively consider lifting the 35-floor height restriction by introducing the concept of average floor count. Even in that case, securing public interest that does not harm sunlight and landscape according to the Han River skyline formation and site characteristics must be a prerequisite. Jamsil 5 complex also needs to be reexamined accordingly,” he added.

Among the 25 basic local government heads in Seoul, Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa District, was the first to have an individual meeting with the new Seoul mayor to discuss local issues.

This meeting was arranged after Mayor Park proactively requested Seoul City’s cooperation to resolve major local issues. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes.

Additionally, during the meeting, Mayor Park requested a review of preservation plans for the former Seongdong Prison facilities, including surveillance towers and fences opposed by residents. As an alternative, he emphasized that the scale and method should be decided at a level that harmonizes with the surrounding environment and does not cause residents to feel rejection, such as installing a monument or an internal model of the building.

He also proposed reflecting residents’ demands regarding public contribution sites and the prompt selection of such sites.

Furthermore, he requested Seoul City’s cooperation on ▲ the smooth progress of the urban regeneration project around Pungnap-dong earthen fortification area and completion of the urban regeneration activation plan within the first half of the year ▲ reviewing plans to revitalize local commercial districts during the development of the international exchange complex district around Jamsil Sports Complex ▲ relocation of Jangji garage and construction of a cultural complex facility ▲ prompt implementation of transportation measures in the Wirye area, including the Wirye Line (tram) and Wirye Sinsa Line.

Mayor Park Seong-su said, “Since these issues reflect the wishes of 670,000 Songpa residents, I hope meaningful consideration will be given. Many large-scale projects that must proceed in harmony with Seoul City are underway in Songpa District, and I hope for special attention and support so that these projects can be smoothly promoted through an unwavering cooperative relationship with Seoul City.”

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