Sewoon District 4 Residents Demand Halt to World Heritage Impact Review

Residents of Sewoon District 4 in Jongno-gu, Seoul, demanded that the heritage authority immediately stop requiring a World Heritage impact assessment, saying there is no legal obligation to conduct it. They argued that the request interferes with the permitting authority of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Jongno District Office and turns the project into a political tool. Sewoon District 4 is part of a downtown Seoul redevelopment area. Residents warned that if the assessment is not withdrawn, they will respond with criminal complaints and audit requests. The dispute may affect the future progress of the project as heritage-related procedures intersect with local government approval powers. Source: mk.co.kr