Dongdaemun-gu, Safety Inspections at Redevelopment Sites and More

Construction Site Stakeholders Meeting Held…Ensuring Thorough Structural Safety Management and Quality Control at Construction Sites

July Inspection of Construction Sites with Seoul City, Autonomous Districts, and Related Experts (Structural Engineers)

Hwikyung 3 District Site

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) announced on the 13th that it will conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of construction sites underway in the area.

Currently, there are a total of five housing redevelopment construction sites in progress in Dongdaemun-gu. The housing redevelopment project at 257-42 Imun-dong is in the framework construction phase, while excavation work is ongoing around 172 Huigyeong-dong and 12 Dapsimni-dong. The remaining sites at 149-8 Imun-dong and 199 Cheongnyangni-dong, part of the Cheongnyangni 7 housing redevelopment project, are under demolition and access is restricted.

On July 10, the district held a meeting with construction site stakeholders, instructing them to ensure thorough structural safety management and quality control for each project site. To prevent poor construction and safety accidents, Seoul City, autonomous districts, and related experts (structural engineers) are jointly conducting safety inspections focusing on structure, quality, and safety at the construction sites.

On the 11th, when a heavy rain advisory was issued for Seoul, several complaints were received regarding concerns of poor construction during concrete pouring work at the Huigyeong 3 District housing redevelopment site around 172 Huigyeong-dong. The complaints stated that if rainwater mixes with the concrete, it weakens the concrete below the design strength standards, potentially leading to poor construction.

In response, Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “Considering the residents’ concerns, we will conduct a safety inspection of the Huigyeong 3 District redevelopment site together with external experts such as structural engineers, and construction in the area has been suspended until safety is ensured.” He added, “We will hold regular meetings with construction site stakeholders and conduct safety training for those in charge to ensure thorough safety management at housing redevelopment construction sites.”

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