Pocheon City Begins Full-Scale Construction of Songwoo 2 District in First Half... Accelerating Creation of 'Sohul Station Area' Hub

Jinheung Construction Selected as Contractor and Construction Commencement Plan Submitted

Aiming for Completion in Line With 2030 Metropolitan Railway Opening

Songwoo 2 District Supply Increased by 20%... Toward a "Complex Residential Town"

Emerging as a Key Residential Area in Northern Gyeonggi Linked to Okjeong–Pocheon Line

Delayed Project Back on Track Thanks to Comprehensive Support From Pocheon City

The development project for the Pocheon Songwoo 2 Publicly Supported Private Rental Housing Supply Promotion District (hereinafter referred to as Songwoo 2 District), which is expected to reshape the Sohul area map in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, has officially entered the construction phase, raising expectations for regional development.

According to Pocheon City on April 18, the city swiftly completed the relevant administrative procedures and began actual construction within the first half of this year, following Jinheung Construction Co., Ltd.’s submission of the commencement report to the project operator, Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), on March 31.

Full-scale construction begins at Songwoo District 2 in Pocheon. Drone footage on April 2, 2019. Provided by Pocheon City.

Normalizing Project Progress Through Tailored Administrative Support From Pocheon City

Designated and approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and implemented by Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH), the Songwoo 2 District (about 380,000 square meters) has completed essential procedures such as compensation negotiations since its designation as a district in 2018, aiming to stabilize housing for youth, newlyweds, and ordinary citizens.

This project, which faced delays due to compensation negotiations after its 2018 designation, found a breakthrough thanks to Pocheon City’s active mediation and administrative support. The city institutionalized working-level consultative bodies with LH, successfully incorporating key issues—such as the expansion of Songwoo Intersection into six lanes and linking with the metropolitan subway station—into the district plan. After completing compensation for private landowners in July last year, the project has finally reached the construction commencement stage.

Based on such close cooperation and diverse administrative support, the project normalized previously delayed procedures, including completing compensation for private land and obstacles in July last year, selecting the construction company, and submitting the construction commencement plan.

Going forward, the city plans to prioritize administrative support to ensure actual commencement within the first half of the year by swiftly facilitating various permits and approvals in collaboration with LH.

Pocheon Songwoo 2 District Full-scale Construction Bird's-eye View (Based on 1st District Plan Change). Provided by Pocheon City

Expanding Supply Volume by About 20% Through District Plan Change... Strengthening Residential Functions

In addition to normalizing the process, Pocheon City is closely cooperating with Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) to revise the district plan to proactively respond to changing residential demands. The key aspect of this revision is to increase the supply scale and resident population by approximately 20% compared to the original plan, thereby maximizing land use efficiency from an urban planning perspective.

Through this, the city aims to broadly accommodate the residential needs of various groups and strengthen the organic connection with the existing Songwoo District, thereby significantly enhancing the overall residential standard in the Sohul area. While the physical progress of construction is underway, efforts are also being made to increase the overall supply volume, enabling more citizens to have the opportunity to move in.

Full-scale construction of Songwoo 2 District in Pocheon begins. Provided by Pocheon City

Creating an Integrated Station Area Hub Linked With Regional Rail Infrastructure

Above all, the future value of Songwoo 2 District is expected to shine even more in conjunction with the opening of the Okjeong–Pocheon metropolitan railway. The city plans to maximize the synergy between transportation and housing by completing the district’s development in time for the scheduled railway opening in December 2030, establishing Songwoo 2 District as an integrated station area hub within the Sohul area.

If the station area around the provisional Sohul Station on the Okjeong–Pocheon Line is systematically developed, Songwoo 2 District is anticipated to evolve beyond a simple residential complex into a "complex station area hub" that combines a pleasant living environment with convenient transportation. Furthermore, with the commencement of construction, expanded housing supply, and the enhancement of the regional transportation network, the district is expected to emerge as a new residential center in northern Gyeonggi Province.

A Pocheon City official stated, "Now that Songwoo 2 District, which citizens have long awaited, is back on track, we will ensure the project proceeds without setbacks through close cooperation with Korea Land & Housing Corporation and the construction company."

The official added, "We will focus our administrative capabilities on enabling the Sohul area to become a sustainable residential hub through systematic urban development linked with metropolitan infrastructure."

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