{
  "id": 7486611,
  "title": "Seoul picks 6 sites for new growth hubs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/seoul-picks-6-sites-for-new-growth-hubs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T06:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260915/seoul-picks-6-sites-for-new-growth-hubs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul is reimagining its urban layout by establishing six key sites for growth initiatives. These projects aim to generate employment opportunities, provide residential spaces, foster commerce, and enhance cultural experiences for locals. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday that two of these sites will serve as large-scale growth hubs, while the remaining four will function as smaller living hubs, as part of the city's expanded transit-oriented development strategy.\n\nThe two large growth hubs are located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam District, and Jayang-dong, Gwangjin District. These sites are strategically positioned near major transit hubs and arterial roads. Projects at these hubs can achieve exceptionally high floor-area ratios, up to 1,300 percent under specific qualifying conditions. The Yeoksam site spans 5,475.1 square meters, situated close to Seonjeongneung Station and Eonju-ro. Meanwhile, the Jayang site covers 5,132.6 square meters and is located near Konkuk University Station and Achasan-ro.\n\nIn contrast, the four living hubs are situated in Seongnae-dong, Gangdong District; Chang-dong, Dobong District; Junggok-dong, Gwangjin District; and Doksan-dong, Geumcheon District. These locales will focus on creating residential communities that complement the larger growth hubs. The overall plan is to integrate office, commercial, cultural, and residential functions at each site, offering a comprehensive urban experience for residents in close proximity to these new development centers.",
  "summary": "Seoul is moving to reshape its urban landscape around multiple centers, selecting six sites for projects intended to bring jobs, housing, commerce and culture closer to residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it selected two sites for large-scale growth hubs and four for smaller living hubs as part of an expansion of its transit-oriented development strategy. The growth-hub…",
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    "Seoul selects six sites for new growth initiatives",
    "Two sites designated as large growth hubs",
    "Four sites designated as smaller living hubs"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul picks 6 sites for new growth hubs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/seoul-picks-6-sites-for-new-growth-hubs-7488897",
        "published": "2026-09-15T06:32:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}