Gunpo Mayor Han Dae-hee is accelerating urban redevelopment efforts, with a major project to develop 18,000 housing units now underway.
The demolition of District 10 in Gunpo has commenced, and significant redevelopment projects in the Sanbon 1-dong and Geumjeong-dong areas have recently completed the approval and review processes, making large-scale residential improvements visible.
Mayor Han has prioritized urban redevelopment and the revitalization of the Sanbon New Town as key administrative tasks.
The plan aims to enhance the living environment in aging residential areas while also upgrading infrastructure such as roads, transportation, and parks to boost the city's competitiveness.
In particular, the administration is focusing on swiftly supporting the administrative procedures for the urban redevelopment projects and managing the progress of each designated area.
The first area to see significant progress is District 10 in Gunpo.
Located at 781 Dang-dong, District 10 began demolition on July 13 and has recently received approval for changes to the project implementation plan.
This site will feature a mixed-use facility with six underground floors and a maximum of 49 above-ground floors. It is expected to provide 1,031 residential units and 396 officetels, with Hoban Construction handling the construction.
The association plans to complete demolition by the end of this year and begin construction in January.
General sales are expected in the first half of next year, with occupancy targeted for the first half of 2031.
Redevelopment projects are also progressing in the Sanbon-dong area.
Sanbon 1-dong District 2 received project implementation approval in June, while District 1, with 1,765 units, completed its approval process in August.
In the Geumjeong Station area, projects for 1,293 units near Geumjeong Station, 700 units in Geumjeong District 3, 932 units in Gunpo District 1, and 557 units in Gunpo District 3 have completed reviews and are preparing for project implementation approval.
Construction companies have also been selected: Hyundai Engineering & Construction for Geumjeong District 2, GS Engineering & Construction for Geumjeong District 4, and Hoban Construction for Geumjeong District 3.
Initial-stage redevelopment projects are also being pursued. Gunpo District 2 and Geumjeong Station District 1 have been designated as redevelopment areas, while Gunpo District 4 and Neutiu District are being considered as candidates for redevelopment.
If all projects proceed as planned, Mayor Han indicated that approximately 18,000 new housing units will be developed in the Dang-dong, Sanbon-dong, and Geumjeong-dong areas.
Mayor Han emphasized that the urban redevelopment efforts will not only focus on housing supply in individual districts but will also improve urban infrastructure such as transportation, roads, parks, and parking facilities.
A resident from the old downtown expressed, “I feel that the long-awaited redevelopment is finally leading to actual demolition, signaling change. I hope that improvements will be made not just to housing but also to roads, parking, and transportation facilities.”
Another resident noted, “While it’s important for the project to progress quickly, measures to address noise, dust, and traffic inconveniences during construction are also necessary.”
The redevelopment project in Gunpo's old downtown is expanding from the demolition in District 10 to the Sanbon and Geumjeong areas.
Meanwhile, Mayor Han stated, “With the demolition in District 10 underway, the urban redevelopment project is entering a phase where citizens can feel tangible changes beyond the plans.”
He added, “We will strengthen administrative support to ensure the smooth progress of the redevelopment projects and enhance the living environment and urban competitiveness of the old downtown, paving the way for a new leap for Gunpo.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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