[2025 Apartment Brand Awards] Designing Quality of Life... '23-Year Residential Leader' The Sharp

Winner of the Power Brand Category
Ranked First in Quality Index 15 Times, No. 1 in Loyalty for 9 Consecutive Years

POSCO E&C, which won the 'Power Brand' category at this year's Asia Economy Apartment Brand Awards, is a leading construction company that has spearheaded residential culture in South Korea for the past 23 years, centering around its 'THE SHARP' brand launched in 2002. The company's brand power is evidenced by its record of ranking first 15 times in the apartment category of the Korean Standard-Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI) organized by the Korean Standards Association, and being named number one in brand customer loyalty for nine consecutive years by the Korea Consumer Forum.

The Sharp Gunsan Premier photo. Provided by POSCO E&C.

POSCO E&C has continuously evolved by embedding the philosophy of the 'THE SHARP' brand into its products and spaces. The Sharp Gallery, which opened in 2020, serves as the brand's flagship promotional center, showcasing innovative products that reflect changing residential trends and acting as a communication channel with customers. Through this, the company has continued to develop resident-centered, customized products, thereby enhancing both brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.

'The Sharp Gunsan Premier,' which is scheduled for occupancy soon, is a site that encapsulates POSCO E&C's differentiated brand strategy. Located in Guam-dong, Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, this complex consists of six buildings with two basement levels and 29 above-ground floors, totaling 704 units (exclusive areas of 84 and 109 square meters). It is adjacent to The Ocean City, allowing residents to share the living area, and offers abundant lifestyle infrastructure, including large shopping facilities such as Emart and Lotte Mall, as well as Cheolgil Park and Geumgang Library.

The transportation environment is also excellent. There are seven bus stops within a 300-meter radius, making it easy to travel within downtown Gunsan. The intercity bus terminal, Gunsan Station, and Gunsan IC are also nearby, providing outstanding accessibility to the broader transportation network. In particular, with the double-track electrification of the Janghang Line scheduled for completion in 2026, connections to Iksan, Daeya, Cheonan, and the Seoul metropolitan area are expected to become even faster.

The technological and design competitiveness of the 'THE SHARP' brand is clearly demonstrated in this complex as well. For the first time in Gunsan, POSCO's high-strength steel construction material, 'PosMAC Steel Art Wall,' has been applied to the exterior, and at night, LED landscape lighting envelops the entire complex, enhancing the prestige of this premium apartment. The 'Smart Home & Security' system, designed to maximize resident security and convenience, is being introduced in Gunsan for the first time. This system is a THE SHARP-exclusive design, providing integrated services such as unmanned parcel storage, smart door locks, and emergency response systems.

A POSCO E&C representative stated, "THE SHARP is more than just a brand; it is a platform that designs the quality of customers' lives," adding, "We will continue to deliver the unique value and trust of THE SHARP through regionally tailored premium residential products."

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