'Total Transformation of Yeouido' as 15 Reconstruction Projects Advance in Parallel... Super High-Rise Complexes Up to 59 Stories

Gaining Momentum After Height Restrictions Eased
Daegyo and Hanyang Moving Ahead Fastest

Full-scale reconstruction of aging apartment complexes is underway in Yeouido, Seoul's financial hub. Redevelopment projects are being carried out simultaneously at 15 complexes, and Yeouido, which has mainly consisted of mid- to low-rise buildings, is expected to be transformed into a super high-rise residential district with buildings up to 59 stories.

Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

According to Yeongdeungpo District (District Mayor Choi Hokwon) on February 6, a total of 15 redevelopment projects are currently being promoted in Yeouido. The stages of progress are evenly distributed, ranging from initial reconstruction safety assessments to preparations for approval of management and disposal plans.

Momentum for reconstruction has increased following the Seoul Metropolitan Government's announcement easing height restrictions along the Han River. Most of the ongoing redevelopment projects involve converting existing complexes into high-rise residential districts with buildings between 47 and 59 stories.

Daegyo Apartment and Hanyang Apartment are preparing for approval of their management and disposal plans, making them the fastest-moving projects among the reconstruction complexes in Yeouido. Daegyo Apartment is planned to have up to 49 stories with 912 units, while Hanyang Apartment is planned to have up to 57 stories with 992 units.

Cases of conversion into super high-rise, large-scale complexes also stand out. Sambu Apartment is planned as a complex with up to 59 stories and 1,735 units, and Gwangjang Apartment 28 is planned as a 49-story complex with 1,314 units.

Amendments to the Seoul city urban planning ordinance have also given a boost to these projects. In general commercial zones, the residential proportion of complexes has been expanded to up to 90%, and in semi-residential zones, to up to 100%. Most complexes have reviewed designs of 49 stories or higher, and floor area ratios are being planned at around 500%.

Once redevelopment is completed, Yeouido is expected to evolve from a financial and business center into a live-work city with a strengthened residential function. Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Choi Hokwon stated, "The reconstruction projects in Yeouido, a core business district, mark an important turning point toward becoming a city where residential, business, and commercial functions are in harmony," adding, "We will continue to provide administrative support so that each project can proceed stably in line with its development stage."

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