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This study conducted a comparative analysis of urban regeneration projects in Busan Dong-gu and London Docklands to explore strategies for improving the effectiveness of sustainable urban regeneration. Both regions experienced urban decline due to the deterioration of port functions but pursued different approaches to regeneration projects. The research methodology employed comparative case analysis through literature review and case studies, focusing on project background and overview, implementation systems and governance, major project contents, and achievements and limitations. The analysis revealed that Busan Dong-gu achieved success in preserving regional identity and expanding resident participation through a public-led gradual improvement approach, but showed limitations in securing economic sustainability. In contrast, London Docklands achieved overwhelming economic success through a market-centered large-scale development approach, creating 85,000 jobs and attracting 2,700 companies, but faced issues of gentrification and social exclusion. This study confirmed that the approach and implementation system of urban regeneration have a decisive impact on project outcomes and sustainability. Based on these findings, five policy implications were derived: the necessity of region-specific approaches, strengthening the professionalism of implementation systems, activating private participation, preventing gentrification, and establishing long-term performance evaluation systems.