‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’, Expected to Benefit from the Yeoju-Wonju Double-Track Railway Construction Start

- Yeoju~Wonju Double-Track Railway Groundbreaking Ceremony on the 12th
- Sale Prices Expected to Rise Due to Transportation Benefits

[‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’ perspective view]

About four years from now, around 2028, residents of Wonju, Gangwon Province, are expected to fully enjoy life akin to that in Seoul’s Gangnam district. Due to the groundbreaking development project of the Yeoju-Wonju double-track railway construction, which opens the era of the metropolitan area for Wonju, although the administrative district name remains Gangwon Wonju, the majority of daily life is anticipated to realistically take place in Seoul Gangnam.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Rail Network Authority, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Yeoju-Wonju double-track railway construction project, connecting the 22.2km Gyeonggang Line section from Yeoju Station to Seowonju Station, was held on the 12th, and construction will be actively pursued. Once this double-track railway opens, travel times are expected to be 9 minutes from Wonju to Yeoju, 40 minutes from Wonju to Seoul Gangnam, and 87 minutes from Wonju to Incheon.

Notably, the 40-minute travel time from Wonju to Seoul Gangnam is comparable to the current subway travel times of 39 minutes from Sindorim Station to Jamsil Station on Line 2, and 37 minutes from Sillim Station on Line 2 to Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5.

Furthermore, once the Yeoju-Wonju double-track railway construction project is completed along with the currently underway Suseo-Gwangju and Wolgot-Pangyo railway projects, connectivity will extend from Incheon (Songdo) and Seoul Gangnam (Suseo) to Gangneung (Gyeonggang Line) and Busan (Jungang Line), enabling travel to even more regions.

As Wonju is soon to enter the ‘metropolitan area era,’ its investment value is expected to rise significantly. Especially with improved metropolitan accessibility, the currently undervalued housing prices in Wonju are anticipated to increase. For example, in Chuncheon, improved metropolitan access led to premiums forming despite pre-sale prices exceeding 500 million KRW, suggesting that Wonju will likely follow a similar price increase trend due to transportation benefits. Wonju’s housing prices have already risen with KTX Jungang Line access to Cheongnyangni Station and recent connectivity to Seoul Station. The Yeoju-Wonju double-track railway construction project and the soon-to-be-realized Suseo-Gwangju double-track railway construction project are expected to have a significant ripple effect.

■ Noteworthy New Supply Complex: ‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’

Currently, the complex ‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’ by DL E&C, which announced new supply in January in Wonju, is attracting attention for these very reasons.

This complex is an apartment development located in Panbu-myeon, Wonju, Gangwon Province, adjacent to KTX Wonju Station. It consists of 6 buildings ranging from 2 basement floors to 25 floors above ground, with a total of 572 units sized between 59 and 102 square meters. After a successful first phase sale of 350 units, the second phase supply is scheduled for sale in January.

The second phase supply consists entirely of medium to large-sized units, totaling 222 units: 103 units of 84㎡A, 69 units of 84㎡B, and 50 units of 102㎡. This second phase is adjacent to rare green spaces within the city and all units are positioned at the front, offering unobstructed views of Baegunsan Mountain and other scenic vistas. Since units with views are scarce in Wonju, their value is high, and actual residence is expected to provide excellent living comfort.

Especially, buildings with unobstructed mountain views were reportedly sold out fastest among surrounding complexes, and currently, ‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’ is the only available complex with excellent views, raising demand expectations for the second phase supply.

As a token of appreciation for the successful sale of the first 350 units, balcony expansion is offered free of charge to applicants. Given rising raw material and labor costs, price increases, and a recent reduction in supply due to PF loan defaults, entry barriers are becoming higher, making this benefit an optimal opportunity for prospective homeowners.

‘e-Pyeonhansesang Wonju Primo One’ is constructed by DL E&C, which secured construction stability with a relatively low PF guarantee ratio (35.7%) compared to its equity capital and holds an industry-leading credit rating (AA-) as of 2023. DL E&C has demonstrated strict quality control, recording only 1.5 defect judgments per 1,000 units over the past four years, the lowest in the industry. It ranked 2nd in the 2023 National Customer Satisfaction Index, received the 2023 LH Customer Quality Evaluation Award, and has been the top smart apartment brand for three consecutive years, boasting unparalleled construction quality and safety.

The complex will be the first in Wonju to apply the ‘C2 House,’ a lifestyle-customized residential platform unique to e-Pyeonhansesang, and will introduce the ‘Smart Clean & Care Solution’ both inside and outside the complex to maintain clean air quality. Additionally, it will feature outstanding technologies such as 60T soundproof cushioning materials to minimize noise between floors, continuous insulation lines, and detailed thermal bridge design for superior insulation.

The complex is adjacent to the ‘Musil District living area,’ with large supermarkets within a 3km radius, as well as cultural and sports facilities including a cinema, Hanji Theme Park, Wonju Sports Complex, National Sports Center, and Youth Plaza. Seowonju Elementary School and Namwonju Middle School are also within 1km, and parks such as Dangu Neighborhood Park, Central Park, and Musil Sports Park are easily accessible.

Information on the second phase supply can be checked by visiting the housing exhibition center or through the official website. Move-in is scheduled for November 2025.

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