Seobu Truck Terminal in Sinjeong-dong to Become 'Advanced Logistics Complex' with 1.9 Trillion Won Investment After 46 Years

A Complex Urban Space with 7 Underground and 25 Above-Ground Floors
Includes Large-Scale Logistics Facilities Utilizing ICT Technologies
Construction to Begin in the Second Half of Next Year, Completion Set for 2030
Mayor Oh: "Urban Regeneration to Enhance Quality of Life"

The 'Seobu Truck Terminal' in Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, built in 1979, will be transformed into an 'Urban Advanced Logistics Complex.' A total project investment of 1.9 trillion won is planned for the development of this advanced logistics complex.

The 'Urban Advanced Logistics Complex' was introduced in December 2015 with the revision of the Logistics Facilities Act, not only to establish state-of-the-art logistics facilities but also to foster the advanced distribution industry. In June 2016, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport selected six pilot sites: three in Seoul (Yangcheon-gu, Seocho-gu, Geumcheon-gu), and one each in Daegu (Dalseo-gu), Gwangju (Buk-gu), and North Chungcheong Province (Cheongju).

Location map and bird's-eye view of the 'Urban High-Tech Logistics Complex' to be built in Sinjeong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Seoul City

On the afternoon of November 4, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Seobu Truck Terminal was held, attended by over 800 residents, including Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon. The 'Seobu Truck Terminal' will be reborn as a logistics complex with a site area of 104,000 square meters, a total floor area of 791,000 square meters, consisting of seven underground floors and 25 above-ground floors.

Notably, the complex will serve as an 'advanced logistics space that enhances citizens' quality of life' by expanding local infrastructure such as financial, medical, cultural, and retail facilities, which have been lacking in the area, centered around large-scale logistics facilities utilizing advanced ICT technologies. Specifically, the complex will feature fulfillment facilities that use advanced ICT for automated sorting and handle the entire process from product receipt, sorting, to delivery; cold chain facilities that provide storage, packaging, and processing services for fresh foods; and community-based shared warehouses, all aimed at improving logistics services and increasing distribution efficiency. The existing logistics terminal functions will be relocated underground to ensure continued operation.

Additionally, to improve the local landscape, the project will create a skyline connected to surrounding geographical features such as Maebongsan and Sinwolsan, and expand transportation infrastructure by widening surrounding roads (from one to three lanes) and constructing a new road at the northern end of Orilo, thereby enhancing convenience for citizens.

Furthermore, a 'Startup Support Center' (5,421 square meters) will be established, offering spaces for startups, consultation and support offices, meeting rooms, lounges, and an auditorium. The 'Sinjeong Sports Center' (17,050 square meters) will also be built, featuring a swimming pool, fitness room, squash and bowling alleys, table tennis, screen golf, indoor tennis courts, and a multipurpose gymnasium. In addition, 997 high-quality urban residential units (including 98 public rental units) will be supplied to promote the revitalization of the surrounding area and achieve balanced regional development.

Currently, the 'Seobu Truck Terminal Urban Advanced Logistics Complex' is progressing through administrative procedures and other project stages for smooth implementation. After obtaining housing construction project approval and building permits from the Yangcheon-gu District Office, construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, with completion expected in the second half of 2030. Mayor Oh stated, "Although the Seobu Truck Terminal has long supported Seoul's daily logistics, it has come to be seen as a space that detracts from the city's appearance due to its outdated facilities. Through urban regeneration that improves citizens' quality of life, it will be reborn as a landmark in the southwestern part of Seoul. We will continue to communicate with citizens to ensure this becomes a groundbreaking turning point for Seoul's innovation and citizens' happiness, and I will personally ensure that there are no inconveniences during construction and take full responsibility until the end."

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