Gangnam District to Provide 2.17 Billion Won for 76 Apartment Complex Projects

Repair of Aging Facilities and Community Revitalization

Gangnam District in Seoul (District Mayor Cho Sungmyung) will provide 2.17 billion won in support for 76 projects this year to improve the residential environment of apartment complexes and promote community unity among residents.

The district will allocate 2.1 billion won to 65 projects for the maintenance and management of common facilities, and about 70 million won to 11 projects aimed at community revitalization. The budget for apartment support expanded nearly threefold, from 710 million won in 2024 to 2.1 billion won in 2025, and the district will continue with 2.17 billion won in support this year as well. This is the largest scale among all autonomous districts in Seoul.

Gangnam District Office view. Courtesy of Gangnam District Office.

Of the total 190,691 households in Gangnam District, apartments account for 145,996 households, making up approximately 76%. Among these, 27% are aged buildings that were completed more than 30 years ago. In particular, small-scale apartment complexes often find it difficult to repair common facilities in a timely manner using only their own resources, increasing the need for public support.

To encourage participation from as many complexes as possible, the district distributed notices to all apartment complexes and accepted applications. As a result, applications were received for 113 projects and 3.2 billion won for maintenance and management of common facilities, and 11 projects and about 70 million won for community revitalization.

Many of the applications for maintenance and management of common facilities involved the repair or replacement of aging infrastructure such as fire safety systems, major walkways within complexes, garbage collection facilities, and playgrounds. Projects to enhance living convenience and management efficiency—such as repairs to security guard posts, installation of closed-circuit (CC) TVs, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations—were also included.

After conducting on-site inspections for each project application, the district excluded 11 projects deemed unnecessary or low in urgency from the final list of supported projects. Applying the principle of selecting only one project per complex, support was ultimately granted to 65 projects that were assessed as truly in need of facility repair.

The district is also working to improve labor conditions at the management sites of apartment complexes. In December last year, Gangnam District revised its ordinance to increase the subsidy ratio for repairs to security guard posts from 50% to 70%. This measure is intended to improve the working environment for employees who work together in apartment complexes.

The community revitalization projects focus on invigorating apartment complexes through the operation of clubs, classes, and events to promote resident unity. Beyond simple social gatherings, the aim is to foster self-governing capabilities that help resolve potential conflicts in apartment living through understanding and consideration.

Cho Sungmyung, Mayor of Gangnam District, stated, "We are continuing the greatly expanded support for apartment complexes initiated last year, working to create a safe and pleasant residential environment." He added, "By simultaneously pursuing facility improvements and community revitalization, we aim to spread a residential culture where communication and consideration between neighbors thrive."

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