| Title |
A Study on the Correlation between the Construction of the Third Hangang Bridge and the Growth of Seoul City |
| Authors |
손서후(Son, Seo-Hoo) ; 김환용(Kim, Hwan-Yong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.10.203 |
| Keywords |
3rd Hangang Bridge; Hannam Bridge; Gangnam; Gangbuk; City |
| Abstract |
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the construction of the 3rd Hangang Bridge, now Hannam Bridge, focusing on technical,
historical, and policy perspectives, and examines its influence on Seoul’s urban structure and transportation system. During the 1960s, rapid
industrialization and urbanization triggered a population surge in Seoul, creating urgent demand for expanded infrastructure to address traffic
congestion and housing shortages. As the city was divided by the Han River, bridge construction became one of the strategies for connecting
urban areas and supporting the development of Gangnam within the broader metropolitan framework. The 3rd Hangang Bridge, linking
Hannam-dong and Sinsa-dong, reflected strategic choices aligned with long-term planning goals and national development policies. The project
was designed by Dongsung Engineering, built by Hyundai Construction, and managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Its completion
coincided with the opening of the Gyeongbu Expressway, together contributing to subsequent national-level investment in Gangnam. These
changes interacted with land readjustment and infrastructure expansion, which gradually stimulated residential and commercial growth. The
bridge’s construction highlighted the role of transportation infrastructure within urban planning at the time, rather than representing a single
decisive cause. By tracing the background and development process of the 3rd Hangang Bridge, this study provides insights applicable to
contemporary urban planning and infrastructure strategies. |