List of tallest buildings in South Korea


This list of tallest buildings in South Korea ranks skyscrapers in South Korea by height. The tallest building in South Korea is currently the 123–story Lotte World Tower, which rises and was completed in 22 December 2016. It is also the world's 6th tallest building. Other building complexes topping 300m include the three-building complex Haeundae LCT The Sharp in Busan, Parc1 in Seoul's Yeouido district, as well as the Northeast Asia Trade Tower in Incheon. The Hyundai Global Business Center, which began construction in May 2020 in Seoul's Gangnam District, is expected to become Korea's tallest building upon completion in 2026. 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 in South Korea

Only buildings over 180m are included.
RankNameImageHeight
m 		FloorsYearCityNotes
1Lotte World Tower1232017SeoulTallest building in South Korea and 6th tallest in the world.
2Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower1012019BusanTallest building in Busan
3Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A852019Busan
4Parc1 Tower A692020Seoul
4Haeundae LCT The Sharp Tower A852019Busan
6Northeast Asia Trade Tower682011IncheonTallest building in Incheon.
7Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower A802011Busan
8Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 2722011Busan
9Busan International Finance Center632014Busan
10Three IFC Office Tower552012Seoul
11Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower B752011Busan
12Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 1722011Busan
13Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower C712011Busan
14Samsung Tower Palace 3 Tower G692003SeoulTallest residential building in Seoul
15Parc1 Tower B532020Seoul
15Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower A692003Seoul
1763 Building601985SeoulWhen completed in 1985, it was the tallest building in Asia
17Metapolis 101662010Hwaseong
19Metapolis 104662010Hwaseong
20The W 101692018Busan
20The W 102692018Busan
20The W 103692018Busan
20The W 104692018Busan
24Federation of Korean Industries Head Office Building502013Seoul
25Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower B692003Seoul
25Cheonan Pentaport Tower 1662011Cheonan
27Jungdong Gumho Richensia Tower 1662009Bucheon
27Jungdong Gumho Richensia Tower 2662009Bucheon
29Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 1652009Incheon
29Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 2642009Incheon
29Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 3642009Incheon
29Songdo The Sharp First World Tower 4642009Incheon
33Tower Palace One Tower B662003Seoul
34Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 105592013Goyang
34Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 104572013Goyang
34Yojin Y-City 103592016Goyang
34Yojin Y-City 104592016Goyang
34Yojin Y-City 105592016Goyang
39Trade Tower551988Seoul
40Yojin Y-City 102552016Goyang
41Metapolis 102602010Hwaseong
41Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 102542013Goyang
43Yojin Y-City 106572016Goyang
44Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 103542013Goyang
44Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 106542013Goyang
46Yojin Y-City 101552016Goyang
47Posco the Sharp Centum Star Tower B602008Busan
47Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 101532013Goyang
47Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 107532013Goyang
50Tower Palace One Tower A592002Seoul
50Tower Palace One Tower C592002Seoul
52Artwin Tower 1602015Incheon
52Artwin Tower 2602015Incheon
54Seomyeon The Sharp Central Star Tower A582011Busan
54Songdo Campus Town 101552016Incheon
56Tanhyun Doosan We've The Zenith 108512013Goyang
57Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 3462011Busan
58Gangnam Finance Center452000Seoul
59Metapolis 103502010Hwaseong
60Seoul Trimage Tower I472017Seoul
60Seoul Trimage Tower II472017Seoul
60Mok-dong Hyperion Tower C542003Seoul
60Taehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 1542010Ulsan
60Taehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 2542010Ulsan
60Raemian Caelitus Tower 1562015Seoul
66Centum Leadersmark462008Busan
66Samsung Electronics Headquarters442008Seoul
68Daewoo Aratrium Haeundae422013Busan
69Conrad Seoul382012Seoul
69Gundae Posco the Star City Tower A582008Seoul
69The Sharp Star City Tower A582006Seoul
69Changwon Metro City 2 Tower 207552015Changwon
73Yonghyun Exllu Tower 3552012Incheon
74Tower Palace 2 Tower E552004Seoul
74Tower Palace 2 Tower F552004Seoul
76Cheongna Posco The Lake Park 2801582012Incheon
76Cheongna Exllu Tower 1552012Incheon
76Cheongna Exllu Tower 2552012Incheon
76Kyungdong Jade 103472012Busan
76Sindorim Daeseong D-Cube City432011Seoul
76Songdo Posco Centroad Tower 1452011Incheon
82Cheongna Daewoo Prugio Cluster Tower 1582013Incheon
82Posco the Sharp Centum Star Tower C522008Busan
82Techno Mart 21381998Seoul
85Cheongna Daewoo Prugio Cluster Tower 2502013Incheon
85Hanwha Eco Metro Apartments Complex 103502011Incheon
85Bio City Officetel492018Busan
88One IFC Office Tower322012Seoul
88Suseong SK Leader's View Tower A572010Daegu
88Suseong SK Leader's View Tower B572010Daegu
88WBC The Palace Tower 1512011Busan
88WBC The Palace Tower 2512011Busan
93Samsung Electronics Research & Development Center Phase II372005Suwon
93Songdo Posco E&C Center Tower 1392010Incheon
93Songdo Posco E&C Center Tower 2392010Incheon
93Sangbong Premier's Emco Tower 1472014Seoul
97Seoul Trimage Tower III362017Seoul
97Seoul Trimage Tower IV362017Seoul
97Posco the Sharp Centum Star Tower A512008Busan
97Cheongna Daewoo Prugio Cluster Tower 3492013Incheon
97Songdo Campus Town 102492016Incheon
97Songdo Campus Town 104492016Incheon
103Parnas Tower382016Seoul
103Mokdong Trapalace Tower A492009Seoul
103Mokdong Trapalace Tower C482009Seoul
103Shindorim Daeseong D-Cube City Tower 1512011Seoul
103Shindorim Daeseong D-Cube City Tower 2512011Seoul
108SK Hub Sky 1492006Busan
108SK Hub Sky 2492006Busan
108Shindorim Techno Mart402008Seoul
108Ulsan Doosan We've The Zenith Tower A482010Ulsan
108Ulsan Doosan We've The Zenith Tower B482010Ulsan
113Cheongna Daewoo Prugio Cluster Tower 4482013Incheon
114Mecenapolis 101392012Seoul
114Mecenapolis 102392012Seoul
114Mecenapolis Office Tower392012Seoul
114Cheongna Posco The Lake Park 2802552012Incheon
114Cheongna Posco The Lake Park 2803552012Incheon
114Cheongna Posco The Lake Park 2804552012Incheon
114Yeonsu Daewoo Prugio Park View Tower A432011Incheon

Tallest buildings by administrative divisions in South Korea

This is the list of the tallest buildings by top tier administrative divisions
Administrative DivisionSecondary DivisionNameImageHeight
m 		FloorsYearNotes
SeoulSeocho-guLotte World Tower1232017Tallest building in OECD.
BusanHaeundae-guHaeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower1012019
IncheonYeonsu-guNortheast Asia Trade Tower682011
Gyeonggi-doHwaseongMetapolis 101662010
Chungcheongnam-doCheonanCheonan Pentaport662011
UlsanJung-guTaehwa-River Iaan Exordium Tower 1542010
Gyeongsangnam-doChangwonChangwon Metro City 2 Tower 207552015
DaeguSuseong-guSuseong SK Leader's View Tower A572010
Jeju-doJeju CityJeju Dream Tower A382020
Jeollabuk-doJeonjuJeonbuk Innovation City Daebang The M City452020
DaejeonDaedeok-guKumgang Exllu Tower502012
Chungcheongbuk-doCheongjuCheongju G-Well City Prugio492019
GwangjuSeo-guGwangju Hoban Summit Place 101482020
Jeollanam-doNajuKEPCO Headquarters312014
Sejong CitySodam-dongHillstate Sejong River Park482020
Gyeongsangbuk-doGimcheonKEPCO E&C Headquarters282015
Gangwon-doWonjuNational Health Insurance Service Headquarters272016

Timeline of tallest buildings in South Korea

NameImageHeight
m 		FloorsPeriodCityNotes
Central Government Complex Seoul191968-1971Seoul
31 Building311971-1978Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul371978-1983Seoul
63 Building611983-2002Seoul
Mok-dong Hyperion I Tower A692002-2003Seoul
Samsung Tower Palace 3 Tower G692003-2011SeoulTallest residential building in Seoul
Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith Tower A802011-2013BusanTallest residential building in Korea and tallest building in Busan
Northeast Asia Trade Tower682013-2017IncheonTallest residential building in Korea and tallest building in Incheon
Lotte World Tower1232017-presentSeoulTallest building in OECD.

Tallest buildings under construction

This lists buildings that are under construction in South Korea and are planned to rise at least. Buildings that have been topped out but are not completed are also included.
NameHeight
m 		FloorsCompletionCityNotes
Hyundai Global Business Center1052026Seoul
Cheongna City Tower262024Incheon
Hillstate Ijin Bay City Tower A692022Busan
Hillstate Ijin Bay City Tower B692022Busan
Hillstate Ijin Bay City Tower C692022Busan
Yeouido Teachers' Pension422023Seoul
Hyeopseong Marina G7 A612021Busan
Hyeopseong Marina G7 B612021Busan
Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 A652023Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 B652023Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station Lotte Castle SKY-L65 D652023Seoul
Acro Seoul Forest Residence A482021SeoulTopped-out
Acro Seoul Forest Residence B482021SeoulTopped-out
Ttukseom Buyeong Apartment A492022Seoul
Ttukseom Buyeong Apartment B492022Seoul
Ttukseom Buyeong Hotel492022Seoul
Hillstate Songdo The Sky 103592024IncheonOther buildings in project: 56 Fl, 51 Fl, 50 Fl, 49 Fl. Exact height of other buildings TBD
Hyundai Global Business Center Convention Center352026Seoul
Daejeon Science Complex432021Daejeon
Cheongnyangni Station Hanyang Sujain 192 104592022Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station Hanyang Sujain 192 101562022Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station Hanyang Sujain 192 102552022Seoul
Cheongnyangni Station Hanyang Sujain 192 103502022Seoul
Songdo Landmark City Central The Sharp492020Incheon

Tallest proposed or approved

This lists ranks South Korea's skyscrapers over 180m that are currently proposed/approved for construction.
NameHeight
m 		FloorsCompletionCityNotes
Busan Lotte Tower?2023BusanTo resume construction in late 2020
The Gate Centum A882023BusanApproved
New Trade Tower-2023SeoulProposed
The Gate Centum B772023BusanApproved
Seocho Lotte Town602025SeoulProposed
Songdo American Town I'Park Tower 201702023IncheonApproved
Yeouido Prugio Tower-2025SeoulProposed
Sangbong Express Terminal Main Tower522025SeoulApproved
Sangbong Express Terminal Apartments Tower 101522025SeoulApproved
Sangbong Express Terminal Apartments Tower 102522025SeoulApproved
Sangbong Express Terminal Complex Tower 103522025SeoulApproved
Sangbong Express Terminal Complex Tower 104522025SeoulApproved

List of tallest structures

RankNameHeight CityUseCompletion
1Seoul TowerSeoulObservation/Communication1975
2Woobang TowerDaeguObservation1992
3Hwaseong Observation TowerSuwonObservation2002
4Busan TowerBusanObservation1973