Yongsan District to Reopen Public Viewing for Hangang Mansion Reconstruction Plan Amendment

Public Viewing Until October 4
Explanatory Session Scheduled for September 9

Yongsan District in Seoul (District Mayor Kim Kyung-dae) will conduct a renewed public viewing of the proposed changes to the reconstruction maintenance district and maintenance plan for Hangang Mansion Apartments in Ichon-dong from September 4, 2026 to October 4, 2026, for a period of one month.

Bird's-eye view. Provided by Yongsan District.

Yongsan District explained that this renewed public viewing has been arranged to reflect resident feedback received since the initial public announcement in May 2025 and to improve the completeness of the maintenance plan.

The subject of the public review is the proposed amendment to the maintenance district and plan, which covers an area of 84,262.1㎡ at 300-23 Ichon-dong and envisions building 1,668 housing units. Draft documents will be available for inspection at the Housing Department on the 7th floor of Yongsan District Office and at the Hangang Mansion Apartment Reconstruction Maintenance Association. Residents may submit their opinions by registered mail to the Housing Department or by visiting in person during the review period.

Initially, the complex received business plan approval for a maximum of 35 floors. After the '35-floor rule' along the Han River was abolished, plans were pursued to increase the height to up to 68 floors. However, in May 2025, the Seoul City Urban Planning Committee gave prior advisory feedback stating that 68 floors would be excessively tall, and the plan was subsequently scrapped. The city pointed out that a 68-story height could obstruct views of Namsan and noted that the complex is located within a Type 3 General Residential Zone. Under the latest revised proposal, the maximum height is now understood to be 59 floors.

This latest revision reflects the concept of a special architectural district to create open spaces and a distinct skyline along the Han River. The plan includes establishing a street park connected to Hangang Park to secure a green corridor stretching from the Han River to Namsan. It also calls for connecting Ichon Station to Hangang Park with an open, pedestrian- and green space-oriented pathway. The proposal includes securing a site for a new public office to relocate the currently cramped Ichon 1-dong Community Center, as well as installing a row-type commercial district along Ichon-ro.

To help residents better understand the changes, Yongsan District will hold an explanatory session on September 9, 2026, on the fourth floor of the Yongsan Youth Center in Ichon-dong. Afterward, the district plans to seek the opinions of the district council before applying for consolidated review by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Hangang Mansion, completed in 1971, is a low-rise, aging apartment complex with 660 households spread across 5-story buildings. A project committee was formed in 2003, the association was established in 2017, the project implementation plan was approved in September 2021, and management and disposal approval was granted in December 2022.

Kim Kyung-dae, District Mayor, stated, "This renewed public viewing is a procedure to better reflect residents' opinions," adding, "We will strive to ensure that the Hangang Mansion reconstruction proceeds as a project that combines a pleasant residential environment with public value, based on ongoing communication with residents."

Location map. Provided by Yongsan-gu.

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