The aging residential areas in the northeastern part of Seoul will be transformed into large-scale residential complexes through refurbishment projects. The Seoul city government announced on the 5th that the integrated review committee for refurbishment projects has approved redevelopment plans for three areas: Imun 4th District in Dongdaemun, Gileum 5th District in Seongbuk, and Yongdu 1st District in Dongdaemun.
The Imun 4th District in the Imun-dong area of Dongdaemun will be developed into an apartment complex consisting of 3,488 households (including 717 rental units) across 20 buildings, with a structure ranging from 5 underground floors to 43 above-ground floors. It is located near Shin-Imun Station and Hwaedae Front Station, and plans to utilize the site characteristics along the Jungnangcheon River to apply a differentiated design, aiming to complete a landmark complex representing the northeastern part of Seoul. This area is the last project zone in the Imun-Hwigyeong New Town, and once completed, it will form a large-scale residential complex with approximately 14,000 households.
Gileum 5th District in Jeongneung-dong, Seongbuk, also passed the integrated review. This area will see the construction of a total of 754 residential units, consisting of 6 underground floors and 33 above-ground floors, of which 139 units will be supplied as public housing.
In the central area of the complex, a public pedestrian walkway will be created, and a children's park will be established in the northern section, allowing local residents to utilize these spaces. An eco-friendly design that utilizes the sloped terrain, along with various floor arrangements, is expected to create a creative urban landscape.
Dongdaemun's 'Yongdu 1st District' will be developed alongside a residential complex of 243 households, with living infrastructure such as transportation, eco-friendly, and residential support centers being established. It is located near Cheongnyangni and Jegidong stations on Line 1 and Yongdu Station on Line 2.
The project focuses on the allocation of national housing units with a dedicated area of 59㎡, and it is expected to provide substantial support for housing stability for younger generations, including 11 units under the 'Mirilhousing' program targeted at newlywed couples.