Gangwon Office of Education Introduces Modular Construction for the First Time in Provincial Schools... Accelerating Kimhwa Technical High School Dormitory Project

The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education announced on November 25 that, for the first time among new school dormitory construction projects in the province, it is proceeding as planned with the construction of a dormitory at Kimhwa Technical High School (Korea Defense Science High School) using modular construction methods.

Perspective view of the dormitory at Kimhwa Technical High School (Korea National Defense Science High School). Provided by Gangwon Provincial Office of Education.

This dormitory construction project has a total budget of 20.3 billion won, with a total floor area of 4,644 square meters and a four-story building above ground, designed to accommodate 151 students. Currently, groundwork for the installation of the modular units is underway. The installation of the main modular structures is scheduled to begin in December 2025, with completion targeted for March 2026.

The adoption of modular construction methods was prompted by the need to quickly secure additional student accommodation space following the school's transition to Korea Defense Science High School. To significantly shorten the construction period and ensure stable quality management, the modular construction method is being introduced for the first time in a dormitory construction project by the provincial office of education. Of the 144 modules required, some have already been manufactured and delivered, and installation is progressing according to the planned schedule.

Meanwhile, Hwangji Information Industry High School, which is scheduled to be reorganized as Korea Tax and Finance High School, also plans to use modular construction methods for its dormitory project. This project has a total budget of 20.4 billion won and will be a five-story building above ground. The selection of a modular construction company is set to begin with a proposal evaluation in January 2026, with completion expected around May 2027.

Son Doheon, Director of Facilities, stated, "We will expedite the project using modular construction methods to ensure that the educational environment is established in line with the academic restructuring schedule without any delays."

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