Seoul City Expects Relaxation of Height Restrictions in Yeouido if National Assembly Moves to Sejong

"From Development to a Space for Citizens"

Han Dong-hoon, the head of the People Power Party's General Election Countermeasures Committee and Emergency Response Committee, mentioned on the 27th that he plans to relocate the National Assembly to Sejong City to end 'Yeouido politics.' In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government stated that "the easing of height restrictions in West Yeouido is expected."

On the same day, Yoo Chang-soo, the Deputy Mayor for Administration of Seoul, said in response to related questions from the press during a briefing on the 'Two Major Support Measures for Redevelopment and Reconstruction Projects' held at Seoul City Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, "If the National Assembly moves to Sejong, the height restrictions in West Yeouido could be eased, which is encouraging."

Yoo Chang-soo, Deputy Mayor for Administration of Seoul, is holding a press briefing on the "Support Measures for Redevelopment and Reconstruction Projects" for rapid and stable housing supply on the 27th at the Seoul City Hall briefing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jo Yong-jun jun21@

Last June, Seoul announced the 'New Height District Plan,' aiming to protect the landscape of the National Assembly building, a nationally important facility, by gradually easing the uniform height limit of 51m?previously applied uniformly?from the National Assembly building toward Yeouido Park to 75m → 120m → 170m or less. The plan was to allow buildings up to approximately 43 floors high (considering one commercial floor as 4m) to be constructed.

However, this plan was put on hold in January due to opposition from related organizations such as the National Assembly Secretariat. Chairman Han stated, "West Yeouido has been restricted by a 75m height limit for half a century due to reasons such as preserving the National Assembly's landscape. This has limited the property rights of Seoul citizens," and suggested easing the height restrictions by saying, "We will lift all authoritarian regulations and build financial infrastructure through redevelopment."

Regarding the utilization plan for the National Assembly site, Chairman Han said, "We will fully listen to the opinions of Seoul citizens and consult with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to transform the Yeouido National Assembly building and site into a new landmark for Seoul." He added, "For example, it could be developed into a world-class exhibition space like the Orsay Museum in France or the Tate Modern in London, allowing citizens to use it freely. By linking it with the Han River and Yeouido Park, it could be transformed into a complex cultural space including performance halls, educational facilities, and sports facilities."

In response, Deputy Mayor Yoo said, "The entire National Assembly site requires policy discussions with Mayor Oh Se-hoon," and mentioned, "We are considering plans to return the area to the citizens rather than developing it."

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