Seoul City plans to restrict the height of new buildings alongside the Han River as part of measures to better preserve the riverside environment and promote sustainable urban development.
The metropolitan government announced a master plan for riverside management which also includes construction of more eco-friendly parks and facilities and increasing accessibility to the river.
To prevent reckless construction of skyscrapers, all apartments planned near the riversides should not have more than 35 stories, with a height restriction of 15 stories for apartment buildings nearest the riversides.
Residential areas designated for redevelopment such as Apgujeong Banpo and Ichon will be affected by the height restriction.
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