17 Architectural Assets Around Jogyesa, Special Building Regulations Including Building Coverage Ratio

Seoul City Holds Urban and Architectural Joint Committee Meeting, Approves Amendments

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Architectural special cases will be applied to 17 architectural assets, including hanok, around Jogyesa Temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

On the 23rd, Seoul City held the 11th Urban and Architectural Joint Committee and announced on the 24th that it had approved the revision of the 'District Unit Plan Amendment around Jogyesa Temple.'

This decision reflects the designation and management plan of the architectural asset promotion zone for the Susong-dong and Gyeonji-dong areas in Jongno-gu (66,698㎡) made in December last year. Accordingly, the 17 architectural assets within the district unit plan area around Jogyesa Temple will have their existing building coverage ratio expanded from 80% to 90%, and architectural special cases such as relaxed standards for installing auxiliary parking lots will be applied.

With the connection between the existing district unit plan and the architectural asset promotion zone management plan, architectural assets such as hanok and modern and contemporary buildings will be eligible not only for architectural special cases but also for financial support. The city plans to promote public support projects linked to remodeling consulting and counseling.

Yang Yongtaek, Acting Director of the Urban Regeneration Office, said, "To 'assetize' historically significant buildings, we will sufficiently secure and utilize their historical, scenic, artistic, and socio-cultural values to create spaces loved by citizens."

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