Sewoon District 4 Redevelopment Project
Sector: Government • Location: Seoul, South Korea
Source: 조선일보
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revised the redevelopment plan for Sewoon District 4 in Jongno District, Seoul, increasing the height limit for buildings from 71.9 meters to 141.9 meters. The project is located near Jongmyo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has sparked controversy between the central government and Seoul City. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Heritage S
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Hotel
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 조선일보
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Description | The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revised the redevelopment plan for Sewoon District 4 in Jongno District, Seoul, increasing the height limit for buildings from 71.9 meters to 141.9 meters. The project is located near Jongmyo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has sparked controversy between the central government and Seoul City. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Heritage Service oppose the high-rise development, citing potential damage to Jongmyo's landscape, while Seoul City argues the project will preserve and enhance the area's value with green spaces and urban reform. The Supreme Court ruled the Seoul Metropolitan Council's ordinance revision easing construction regulations near cultural heritage sites as lawful, supporting the redevelopment project. However, the central government threatens legal revisions to block the project, potentially causing prolonged delays. |
Original sector | Urban Development |
Location
Country | South Korea |
State | Seoul |
City | Seoul |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Hotel |
Article published date | 2025-11-10 |
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