Lee Yongwoo Says "Incheon Cheongna City Tower to Be Built at Planned Height of 448m"

The Cheongna City Tower in Incheon is expected to be constructed at its originally planned height of 448 meters.

On January 28, Lee Yongwoo, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Incheon Seo-gu-eul, announced that after receiving a report on the 'Cheongna City Tower Aviation Safety Verification' from the Seoul Regional Office of Aviation and Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), it has been determined that the City Tower can be built at its originally planned height of 448 meters.

Lee Yongwoo, Member of the Democratic Party of Korea (center). Courtesy of Lee Yongwoo's Office

The City Tower, which is scheduled to be built within Lake Park in Cheongna International City, has undergone several permit modifications since its initial construction approval in 2013. However, the project was halted in 2024 due to concerns raised about the safety of aircraft taking off and landing at Gimpo Airport.

In response, LH began an aviation safety verification study in June of last year, and after undergoing review by the Seoul Regional Office of Aviation, it was concluded that construction could resume while maintaining the original planned height. Once a new president is appointed, LH plans to convene a management review board to deliberate on related matters, followed by detailed design and contractor selection procedures.

Lee stated, "Now that the aviation safety issue has been resolved, speed is of the essence. City Tower is not just an observation tower, but a source of pride for Cheongna and a key hub for the local economy. I will do my utmost from design to completion to ensure that it becomes a renowned tourist attraction, frequently visited not only by people from across Korea but also from abroad."

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