South Korea • Seoul Capital Area

    Site analysis in Seoul

    An introduction to site analysis in Seoul, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    2040 Seoul Plan + District Unit Plans + National Land Use Act

    Key constraints

    • Five Grand Palaces UNESCO setting
    • Bukhansan National Park
    • Han River corridor
    • Hilly topography

    Climate context

    Dwa humid continental monsoon. 2070 hrs sunshine. 1450mm rainfall. Hot humid summers, cold dry winters.

    Topography

    Mountains ring city (Bukhansan 836m), Han River bisects, hills throughout 100-300m.

    Transport spine

    Metro 23 lines (largest by ridership), KTX HSR, bus rapid transit.

    Building height context

    Lotte World Tower 555m. Gangnam 30-50 storey towers. Bukchon Hanok caps at 2-3.

    Notable recent projects

    • Yongsan International Business District
    • Coex / Jamsil
    • Magok
    • GBC Hyundai HQ tower

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Seoul?

    2040 Seoul Plan + District Unit Plans + National Land Use Act

    What are the most common site constraints in Seoul?

    Five Grand Palaces UNESCO setting. Bukhansan National Park. Han River corridor. Hilly topography.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Seoul?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Seoul

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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