Guryong Village in Gangnam District, Seoul, will see the construction of a public housing complex with 2,120 units. Once known as Seoul's 'last shantytown,' Guryong Village is set to be redeveloped into a large residential area that harmonizes with the natural environment of Daemosan and Guryongsan.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on July 22 that the plan for the 'Guryong Village Public Housing Construction Project M Block and B2 Block' was conditionally approved during the third meeting of the Public Housing Integrated Review Committee held on July 21.
This approval confirms the housing supply plan for the core areas of Guryong Village, specifically M Block and B2 Block, which will provide a total of 2,120 units.
M Block will consist of 300 units, built over two basement levels and 15 floors. It will include 115 integrated public rental units, 165 long-term lease homes (Mirilnae House), and 20 public sale units.
B2 Block will be a high-rise complex with 2 to 28 floors, offering a total of 1,820 units, including 643 integrated public rental units and 1,177 Mirilnae House units.
The city plans to preserve the natural features of Guryong Village by integrating the nearby Daemosan and Guryongsan environments into the design. The project will also incorporate renewable energy sources and eco-friendly design techniques.
Improvements to pedestrian environments are also planned. The project aims to create a pedestrian-friendly street environment by connecting neighborhood parks and community facilities, as well as establishing a walking network that links surrounding green spaces and living areas. This is intended to provide a comfortable and safe residential environment.
Given the scarcity of large public housing projects in the Gangnam area, the Guryong Village redevelopment project addresses both the improvement of living conditions in vulnerable areas and the supply of public housing in urban centers.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government aims to obtain construction project approval by the end of this year, with plans to begin construction next year. The target completion date is set for 2031.
Myung No-jun, head of the Seoul Housing Office, stated, "We expect this project to significantly contribute to housing stability for citizens by providing quality housing in the high-demand Gangnam area."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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