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Over the past 60 years, numerous institutional frameworks and policies have been established and revised to promote or regulate urban redevelopment in Seoul. At this juncture, a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of these policies is imperative. This study examines the major transitions in laws, institutions, and master plans related to urban redevelopment through a diachronic lens, tracing the evolution from the Introduction Phase to the Innovation Phase in accordance with shifting socio-economic conditions. Policy objectives align with the periodization of planning theories. The Introduction Phase focused on aesthetics and downtown functions based on functionalism. The Expansion Phase intensified efforts for international events like the 1988 Olympics. The 1990s Transitional Phase introduced housing to prevent urban hollowing, diversifying into demolition and restoration approaches. Since the 2000s, policies have prioritized balanced development and street revitalization to establish a polycentric structure. Finally, the Innovation Phase applies "Open Green Space" policies, integrating carbon neutrality and resilience. The findings demonstrate that Seoul’s urban redevelopment policies have rapidly evolved by synthesizing global planning trends with the site-specific characteristics of the Seoul metropolitan area.