"If You're Curious About Jongno Redevelopment"... Jongno District Mayor Jung Moonheon to Hold Relay Talk Shows with Residents

Jongno District in Seoul (District Mayor Jung Moonheon) announced on September 19 that it will host the "Jongno Future City Communication and Empathy Talk Show with the District Mayor" from September 23 to 30 in Changsin-dong, Sungin-dong, and Haengchon-dong, where the expedited integrated planning housing redevelopment project is currently underway.

Jung Moonheon, district mayor, answering questions related to the redevelopment project. Provided by Jongno District Office.

This talk show is an opportunity for District Mayor Jung Moonheon to meet residents in person, explain the complex redevelopment procedures, and listen to their opinions in order to accelerate the progress of the project.

The event will be held in four sessions. On September 23 at 7 p.m., it will begin with the redevelopment project in the Changsin-dong 23-606 area at the Changsin Art Hall in Jongno Community Center. On September 24, the Sungin-dong 56 area will be discussed at the 5th floor auditorium of the Sungin 1-dong Community Center. On September 26, the Changsin-dong 629 area will be addressed again at Changsin Art Hall, and on September 30, the Haengchon-dong 210-2 area will be discussed at the Jongno Culture and Sports Center.

The first part of the event will feature a redevelopment expert who will lecture residents on key topics such as the current status and challenges of the project, implementation methods (public, association, trust), the process of establishing an association, the role of the promotion committee, and essential information like previous asset evaluations and estimated contributions. In the second part, District Mayor Jung Moonheon will directly answer questions and exchange opinions with residents.

Applications and advance questions for the talk show can be submitted via the QR code on the event poster, and on-site participation is also allowed. The district plans to use this event to identify potential issues in the redevelopment process and seek solutions based on communication with residents.

Jongno District is currently pushing forward with large-scale redevelopment projects centered on key areas such as Changsin-dong, Sungin-dong, and Haengchon-dong. In the Changsin-dong 23-606 site (approximately 143,000 square meters) and 629 site (approximately 92,000 square meters), apartment complexes with 29 floors above ground and a total of 4,542 units will be built. The design will incorporate a skyline that considers the view of the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall) and connect pedestrian pathways between Naksan and Dongdaemun.

The Sungin-dong 56 site (approximately 42,000 square meters) has secured the consent of over 70% of residents and has been designated as a redevelopment zone. Upon completion, it will feature up to 26 floors and a total of 974 units. In the Haengchon-dong 210-2 area, the district aims to recommend the site again as a candidate for expedited integrated planning in November, with plans to supply up to 1,500 housing units in buildings up to 20 stories high.

To ensure smooth progress across all 31 redevelopment zones, the district will strengthen its collaboration system with urban planning experts, specialized redevelopment lawyers, and working-level staff, while continuing to provide legal and administrative support.

District Mayor Jung Moonheon stated, "We will do our utmost to drive the redevelopment projects forward with greater speed-projects that have been delayed due to various regulations such as height management standards in high-rise districts and building restrictions in natural landscape zones. We are committed to improving residential environments and protecting residents' property rights. As this event is designed to clearly explain the often complex and difficult redevelopment process, I hope many interested residents will participate."

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