Seoul’s skyline is rapidly changing with the skyscrapers -- already built or under construction -- in major commercial and residential districts.

According to a report by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the tallest building in Seoul is the International Finance Center in Yeouido, the capital’s financial district, at 279 meters. But the title will be transferred to Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul, when its construction is completed next year.

IFC is followed by Tower Palace in Dogok-dong, southern Seoul, at 264 meters; Hyperion Towers in Mok-dong, western Seoul, at 251 meters; and 63 City Building in Yeouido, the symbol of Korea’s high-rise buildings at 249.6 meters.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to complete building its 105-story Global Business Center in Samseong-dong. southern Seoul, in 2021 to become the nation’s second tallest building at 553 meters after Lotte World Tower.
(Graphic: Nam Kyung-don)