This list ranks skyscrapers in South Korea by height. The tallest building in South Korea is currently the 123-story Lotte World Tower, which rises 554 metres (1,818 ft) and was completed on 22 December 2016. It is also the world's sixth tallest building. Other buildings at least 300 m (980 ft) tall include the three-building complex Haeundae LCT The Sharp in Busan (411 m (1,348 ft)), Tower A of the Parc1 complex in Seoul's Yeouido district (333 m (1,093 ft)), the Northeast Asia Trade Tower in Incheon (305 m (1,001 ft)), and Tower A of the Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith complex in Busan (300 m (984 ft)).
The Hyundai Global Business Center, which began construction in May 2020 in Seoul's Gangnam District, is expected to become South Korea's tallest building upon completion in 2030. Also under construction is the Cheongna City Tower in Incheon, although this structure is likely to eventually be classified as a tower rather than a building.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks buildings in South Korea that stand at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall.
Was the tallest building in South Korea upon completion
| Rank | Name | Image | Height | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotte World Tower | 555.7 m (1,823 ft) | 123 | 2017 | Seoul | Tallest building in South Korea and sixth tallest in the world. | |
| 2 | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower | 411.6 m (1,350 ft) | 101 | 2019 | Busan | Tallest building in Busan. | |
| 3 | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A | 339.1 m (1,113 ft) | 85 | 2019 | Busan | ||
| 4 | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower B | 333.1 m (1,093 ft) | 85 | 2019 | Busan | ||
| 5 | Parc1 Tower A | 322.0 m (1,056.4 ft) | 69 | 2020 | Seoul | ||
| 6 | Northeast Asia Trade Tower | 305.0 m (1,000.7 ft) | 68 | 2014 | Incheon | Tallest building in Incheon. | |
| 7 | Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower A | 300.0 m (984.3 ft) | 80 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 8 | Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 2 | 292.1 m (958 ft) | 72 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 9 | Busan International Finance Center | 289.0 m (948.2 ft) | 63 | 2014 | Busan | ||
| 10 | Three IFC Office Tower | 284.0 m (931.8 ft) | 55 | 2012 | Seoul | ||
| 11 | Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower B | 281.5 m (924 ft) | 75 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 12 | Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 1 | 272.9 m (895 ft) | 72 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 13 | Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower C | 265.0 m (869.4 ft) | 71 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 14 | Samsung Tower Palace 3 Tower G | 263.7 m (865 ft) | 69 | 2004 | Seoul | Tallest residential building in Seoul. | |
| 15 | Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower A | 256.0 m (839.9 ft) | 69 | 2003 | Seoul | ||
| 16 | 63 Building | 249 m (817 ft) | 60 | 1985 | Seoul | When completed in July 1985, it was the tallest building outside of North America. | |
| 16 | Metapolis 101 | 249 m (817 ft) | 66 | 2010 | Hwaseong | ||
| 18 | Songdo American Town I'Park Tower 201 | 247.8 m (813 ft) | 70 | 2025 | Incheon | ||
| 18 | Metapolis 104 | 247.4 m (812 ft) | 66 | 2010 | Hwaseong | ||
| 19 | Parc1 Tower B | 247.1 m (811 ft) | 53 | 2020 | Seoul | ||
| 20 | Hillstate Ijin Bay City Tower A | 247 m (810 ft) | 69 | 2022 | Busan | ||
| 21 | The W 101 | 246 m (807 ft) | 69 | 2018 | Busan | ||
| 21 | The W 102 | 246 m (807 ft) | 69 | 2018 | Busan | ||
| 21 | The W 103 | 246 m (807 ft) | 69 | 2018 | Busan | ||
| 21 | The W 104 | 246 m (807 ft) | 69 | 2018 | Busan | ||
| 25 | Federation of Korean Industries Head Office Building | 245 m (804 ft) | 50 | 2013 | Seoul | ||
| 26 | Cheonan Pentaport Tower 103 | 239 m (784 ft) | 66 | 2011 | Cheonan | ||
| 26 | Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower B | 239 m (784 ft) | 69 | 2003 | Seoul | ||
| 28 | Jungdong Gumho Richensia Tower 1 | 238 m (781 ft) | 66 | 2009 | Bucheon | ||
| 28 | Jungdong Gumho Richensia Tower 2 | 238 m (781 ft) | 66 | 2009 | Bucheon | ||
| 30 | Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 1 | 235 m (771 ft) | 65 | 2009 | Incheon | ||
| 30 | Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 2 | 235 m (771 ft) | 64 | 2009 | Incheon | ||
| 30 | Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 3 | 235 m (771 ft) | 64 | 2009 | Incheon | ||
| 30 | Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 4 | 235 m (771 ft) | 64 | 2009 | Incheon | ||
| 34 | Tower Palace One Tower B | 234 m (768 ft) | 66 | 2003 | Seoul | ||
| 35 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 105 | 230 m (750 ft) | 59 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 35 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 104 | 230 m (750 ft) | 57 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 35 | Yojin Y-City 103 | 230 m (750 ft) | 59 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 35 | Yojin Y-City 104 | 230 m (750 ft) | 59 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 35 | Yojin Y-City 105 | 230 m (750 ft) | 59 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 40 | Trade Tower | 228 m (748 ft) | 55 | 1988 | Seoul | ||
| 41 | Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 D | 226 m (741 ft) | 65 | 2023 | Seoul | ||
| 41 | Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 B | 226 m (741 ft) | 65 | 2023 | Seoul | ||
| 43 | Yojin Y-City 102 | 225 m (738 ft) | 55 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 43 | Suseong SK Leader's View Tower A | 225 m (738 ft) | 57 | 2010 | Daegu | ||
| 43 | Suseong SK Leader's View Tower B | 225 m (738 ft) | 57 | 2010 | Daegu | ||
| 46 | Metapolis 102 | 224 m (735 ft) | 60 | 2010 | Hwaseong | ||
| 47 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 102 | 224 m (735 ft) | 54 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 48 | Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 A | 223 m (732 ft) | 64 | 2023 | Seoul | ||
| 49 | Yojin Y-City 106 | 221 m (725 ft) | 57 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 50 | TP Tower | 220 m (720 ft) | 42 | 2024 | Seoul | ||
| 51 | Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 C | 219 m (719 ft) | 63 | 2023 | Seoul | ||
| 52 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 103 | 215 m (705 ft) | 54 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 52 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 106 | 215 m (705 ft) | 54 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 54 | Yojin Y-City 101 | 214 m (702 ft) | 55 | 2016 | Goyang | ||
| 55 | Posco the Sharp Centum Star Tower B | 212 m (696 ft) | 60 | 2008 | Busan | ||
| 56 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 101 | 212 m (696 ft) | 53 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 56 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 107 | 212 m (696 ft) | 53 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 58 | Tower Palace One Tower A | 209 m (686 ft) | 59 | 2002 | Seoul | ||
| 58 | Tower Palace One Tower C | 209 m (686 ft) | 59 | 2002 | Seoul | ||
| 60 | Artwin Tower 1 | 208 m (682 ft) | 60 | 2015 | Incheon | ||
| 61 | Artwin Tower 2 | 208 m (682 ft) | 60 | 2015 | Incheon | ||
| 62 | Seomyeon The Sharp Central Star Tower A | 207 m (679 ft) | 58 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 62 | Songdo Campus Town IPARK 101 | 207 m (679 ft) | 55 | 2016 | Incheon | ||
| 64 | Ilsan Doosan We've The Zenith 108 | 206 m (676 ft) | 51 | 2013 | Goyang | ||
| 65 | Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 3 | 205 m (673 ft) | 46 | 2011 | Busan | ||
| 66 | Gangnam Finance Center | 204 m (669 ft) | 45 | 2000 | Seoul | ||
| 67 | Samsung Electronics Headquarters | 203 m (666 ft) | 44 | 2008 | Seoul | ||
| 68 | Metapolis 103 | 203 m (666 ft) | 50 | 2010 | Hwaseong | ||
| 69 | Seoul Trimage Tower I | 201 m (659 ft) | 47 | 2017 | Seoul | ||
| 69 | Seoul Trimage Tower II | 201 m (659 ft) | 47 | 2017 | Seoul | ||
| 69 | Mok-dong Hyperion Tower C | 201 m (659 ft) | 54 | 2003 | Seoul | ||
| 69 | Taehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 1 | 201 m (659 ft) | 54 | 2010 | Ulsan | ||
| 69 | Taehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 2 | 201 m (659 ft) | 54 | 2010 | Ulsan | ||
| 69 | Raemian Caelitus Tower 1 | 201 m (659 ft) | 56 | 2015 | Seoul | ||
| 75 | Centum Leadersmark | 200 m (660 ft) | 46 | 2008 | Busan | ||
| 75 | Hyupsong Marina G7 A | 200 m (660 ft) | 61 | 2021 | Busan | ||
| 75 | Hyupsong Marina G7 B | 200 m (660 ft) | 61 | 2021 | Busan |
Under construction, on-hold, approved and proposed
Under construction
This list ranks buildings under construction in South Korea that are planned to stand at least 200 metres (656 ft) tall.
| Name | Height | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan Lotte Tower | 342 m (1,122 ft) | 67 | 2028 | Busan | |
| Blanc Summit 74 | 263 m (863 ft) | 69 | 2028 | Busan | |
| Hanwha Forena Cheonan-Asan Stn. Tower A | 251.1 m (824 ft) | 70 | 2027 | Asan | Also includes the following towers of unknown height: Tower B (63 floors), Tower C (57 floors) |
| Angsana Residence Yeouido Seoul | 249.9 m (820 ft) | 57 | 2026 | Seoul | |
| Lotte Castle De Mer A | 213 m (699 ft) | 59 | 2025 | Busan | |
| Lotte Castle De Mer B | 213 m (699 ft) | 59 | 2025 | Busan |
On hold
This list ranks buildings on hold in South Korea that plan to stand at least 180 metres (591 ft) tall.
| Name | Height | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongna City Tower | 448 m (1,470 ft) | 26 | 2026 | Incheon | |
| Ttukseom Buyeong Apartment A | 199 m (653 ft) | 49 | 2022 | Seoul | |
| Ttukseom Buyeong Apartment B | 199 m (653 ft) | 49 | 2022 | Seoul | |
| Ttukseom Buyeong Hotel | 199 m (653 ft) | 49 | 2022 | Seoul |
Approved or proposed
This list ranks approved or proposed buildings in South Korea that plan to stand at least 180 metres (591 ft) tall.
| Name | Height | Floors | Year | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-Core City Landmark I | 420 m (1,380 ft) | 103 | 2030 | Incheon | |
| CJ Live City Tower | 370 m (1,210 ft) | 88 | Goyang | ||
| The Gate Centum A | 308 m (1,010 ft) | 73 | 2026 | Busan | Approved |
| The Gate Centum B | 308 m (1,010 ft) | 73 | 2026 | Busan | Approved |
| New Seoul Trade Tower | 300 m (980 ft) | 2023 | Seoul | Proposed | |
| Ulsan Innovation City Shinsegae Complex | 300 m (980 ft) | 82 | 2026 | Ulsan | Proposed |
| Beomil Prugio | 260 m (850 ft) | 69 | 2025 | Busan | Complex to include 3 buildings, exact height of other buildings unknown |
| Seocho Lotte Town | 250 m (820 ft) | 60 | 2025 | Seoul | Proposed |
| Samick Beach Apartments Reconstruction | 198 m (650 ft) | 61 | 2025 | Busan | Complex will include 12 towers with tallest one reaching 61 floors and 198 meters. Height of other towers unknown |
List of other buildings planned over 55 floors for which the height has not been disclosed:
| Name | Height | Floors | Completion | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Harbor SKY.V Tower A | 77 | Busan | |||
| North Harbor SKY.V Tower B | 77 | Busan | |||
| IFC Xi The Sky | 70 | 2028 | Busan | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| Bucheon Media Culture Complex Hotel | 70 | 2027 | Bucheon | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| I-Core City Landmark II | 70 | 2030 | Incheon | ||
| Daejeon Station Hanwha U-Link Redevelopment | 69 | 2025 | Daejeon | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| Former Pohang Station Shinsegae Group Redevelopment | 69 | - | Pohang | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| Cheonan Ssangyong-dong Rededevelopment | 69 | 2026 | Cheonan | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| Xi The River Ichon | 68 | - | Seoul | Complex to include multiple buildings | |
| Daegu Former City Hall Mega Library | 65 | - | Daegu | ||
| Busan Citizens Park Redevelopment Area 1 | 65 | - | Busan | ||
| Busan Citizens Park Redevelopment Area 2-1 | 65 | - | Busan | ||
| Yongdu Area 1-6 Redevelopment | 61 | Seoul | |||
| Ulsan Global Energy Business Center | 60 | 2029 | Ulsan | ||
| Busan Citizens Park Redevelopment Area 3 | 60 | - | Busan | ||
| Busan Citizens Park Redevelopment Area 4 | 60 | - | Busan | ||
| Yeouido Sibeom Apartments Reconstruction | 60 | - | Seoul | ||
| Xi Hillstate Hypercity | 56 | 2028 | Busan | Complex to include multiple buildings |
Timeline of tallest buildings
| Name | Image | Height | Floors | Years | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seosomun KAL Building | 82 m (269 ft) | 23 | 1969–1970 | Seoul | ||
| 31 Building | 114 m (374 ft) | 31 | 1970–1979 | Seoul | ||
| Lotte Hotel Seoul | 138 m (453 ft) | 37 | 1979–1985 | Seoul | ||
| 63 Building | 249 m (817 ft) | 61 | 1985–2003 | Seoul | ||
| Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower A | 256 m (840 ft) | 69 | 2003–2004 | Seoul | ||
| Samsung Tower Palace 3 Tower G | 264 m (866 ft) | 69 | 2004–2011 | Seoul | Tallest residential building in Seoul. | |
| Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower A | 300 m (980 ft) | 80 | 2011–2014 | Busan | Tallest residential building in Korea and tallest building in Busan. | |
| Northeast Asia Trade Tower | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 68 | 2014–2017 | Incheon | Tallest building in Incheon. | |
| Lotte World Tower | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 123 | 2017–present | Seoul | Tallest building in South Korea and sixth tallest in the world. |
Tallest buildings by administrative divisions
This is the list of the tallest buildings by top tier South Korean administrative divisions.
| Administrative division | Secondary division | Name | Image | Height | Floors | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | Songpa-gu | Lotte World Tower | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 123 | 2017 | ||
| Busan | Haeundae-gu | Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower | 411 m (1,348 ft) | 101 | 2019 | ||
| Incheon | Yeonsu-gu | Northeast Asia Trade Tower | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 68 | 2011 | ||
| Gyeonggi Province | Hwaseong | Metapolis 101 | 249 m (817 ft) | 66 | 2010 | ||
| South Chungcheong Province | Cheonan | Cheonan Pentaport | 239 m (784 ft) | 66 | 2011 | ||
| Ulsan | Jung-gu | Taehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 1 | 201 m (659 ft) | 54 | 2010 | ||
| South Gyeongsang Province | Changwon | Changwon Metro City 2 Tower 207 | 196 m (643 ft) | 55 | 2015 | ||
| Daejeon | Yuseong-gu | Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science | 193 m (633 ft) | 43 | 2021 | ||
| Sejong | Naseong-dong | Sejong Hanshin The Hue Reserve Building 601 | 188 m (617 ft) | 49 | 2021 | ||
| Daegu | Suseong-gu | Suseong SK Leader's View Tower A | 186 m (610 ft) | 57 | 2010 | ||
| North Chungcheong Province | Cheongju | Hillstate Cheongju Central | 185 m (607 ft) | 49 | 2025 | ||
| Jeju Province | Jeju City | Jeju Dream Tower A | 169 m (554 ft) | 38 | 2020 | ||
| South Jeolla Province | Mokpo | Mokpo Hadang S-CLASS Centum View 104 | 164.75 m (540.5 ft) | 49 | 2022 | ||
| Gangwon Province | Chuncheon | Chuncheon Central Prugio | 160 m (520 ft) | 49 | 2022 | ||
| Gwangju | Seo-gu | Hoban Summit Gwangju 101 | 158.11 m (518.7 ft) | 48 | 2020 | ||
| North Jeolla Province | Jeonju | Forena Jeonju Ecocity 104 | 153.78 m (504.5 ft) | 45 | 2023 | ||
| North Gyeongsang Province | Gimcheon | KEPCO E&C Headquarters | 141 m (463 ft) | 28 | 2015 |
Tallest structures
| Rank | Name | Image | Height | City | Use | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Tower | 237 m (778 ft) | Seoul | Observation, communication | 1971 | ||
| 2 | Woobang Tower | 202 m (663 ft) | Daegu | Observation | 1992 | ||
| 3 | Busan Tower | 120 m (390 ft) | Busan | Observation | 1973 |
See also
- List of tallest buildings
- List of tallest buildings in Busan
- List of tallest buildings in Incheon
- List of tallest buildings in Seoul
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