Expansion of 30,000㎡ Commercial Area at North End of Yeongdong Bridge (Dongil-ro), Gwangjin-gu

Gwangjin-gu Dongil-ro District Leaps Forward as a Youth-Centered Specialized Hub

Commercial Area at the North End of Yeongdong Bridge Expanded by 30,000㎡, Urban Development Greenlighted by City Review

Focus on Strengthening Regional Core Functions in Kondae and Seongsu, Plans to Develop as a Leading Economic Center in the Northeast Area

Expected to Emerge as a New ‘Future Growth Base’ Creating Youth-Centered Urban Spaces

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) has received approval on the 12th from the Seoul City Urban and Architectural Joint Committee for the district unit plan (draft) to expand the commercial and semi-residential areas around Dongil-ro, signaling the start of a youth-specialized complex development.

The target area covers about 93,563.7㎡ across 50 blocks in Hwayang-dong, stretching from the north end of Yeongdong Bridge to Hwayang Intersection.

It is adjacent to Seongsu’s automotive industry street and the university commercial district, as well as Kondaeipgu Station, a double transfer station. It also serves as a hub connecting the advanced business complex around Guui Station and the Dong Seoul Terminal, a major transportation node.

Additionally, its proximity to the Gangnam downtown area offers unlimited development potential.

The district office has made multifaceted efforts to nurture this area as a leading economic center in the northeast region. Through continuous communication with local residents and ongoing consultations with Seoul City, a blueprint has been drawn to transform it into a new future growth base.

With this approval, the commercial area along Achasan-ro will expand by approximately 30,149㎡, and the semi-residential area along Dongil-ro will increase by about 30,558㎡. With conditions set for high-density mixed-use development, the Dongil-ro area will be developed into a premium city where people live and work nearby, evolving into a youth-centered cultural space connecting Daehangno, Sinchon, and Hongdae.

According to the plan (draft), the focus will be on ▲upgrading commercial and semi-residential zoning to strengthen the core functions of Kondae and Seongsu areas ▲expanding transit-oriented development axes to enhance central functions ▲expanding support functions for youth industries ▲securing low-cost public rental industrial facilities ▲supplying diverse housing types such as rental dormitories ▲and expanding youth office facilities.

Reflecting the characteristics of an area densely populated by single-person youth households, the plan envisions growing it into a strategic hub where Kondae’s youth culture and Seongsu’s industrial functions intersect.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho stated, “This valuable result was made possible by the passionate support of residents who have long hoped for urban development and the tireless efforts of our staff. We will do our best to achieve balanced development in Gwangjin-gu by implementing even more innovative and bold policies.”

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