Parking Solutions for the Era of Large Vehicles: Doosan Engineering's "Doosan We’ve The Central Dohwa"

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Over the past decade, the number of registered large vehicles has surged by 57% (2.42 million units), and the share of imported cars has expanded to 13.5%. In an era where one out of every two people owns a vehicle, construction companies are positioning "parking-specialized design" as a key competitive advantage.

According to Real House's compilation of data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the number of registered large vehicles in 2025 reached 6.69 million. This represents an increase of 2.42 million units (57%) over ten years, up from 4.27 million in 2015. Midsize vehicles also increased from 9.61 million to 12.92 million during the same period, supporting the trend toward larger vehicles. In contrast, the number of small vehicles sharply declined from 690,000 to 210,000, and compact cars saw only a slight increase.

The number of imported vehicles is also rising rapidly alongside the trend toward larger vehicles. According to Statistics Korea, the number of registered imported cars grew from 2.95 million in 2021 to 3.54 million in 2024, an increase of nearly 600,000 units. Especially since imported vehicles are predominantly SUVs and large sedans, the pressure on parking space and the burden of maintenance costs are intensifying, leading to growing interest among consumers in parking convenience.

With the increase in vehicle ownership, parking demand has already surpassed supply capacity. As of August 2025, the total number of registered vehicles nationwide was 26.43 million, while the number of households stood at 24.26 million, resulting in an average of 1.09 vehicles per household. However, as of 2023, the average number of parking spaces available per apartment household nationwide was only 0.95, indicating that parking infrastructure has already reached its limit, given the pace of vehicle registration growth.

This gap is even more pronounced by region. Seoul has the lowest level nationwide, with only 0.70 vehicles per household. In contrast, Jeju (2.28), Gyeongnam (1.30), Jeonnam (1.42), and Incheon (1.26) far exceed the national average, showing that regional vehicle ownership patterns are shaping the nature of parking shortages.

As vehicle sizes increase and ownership rates rise, parking demand is changing rapidly both quantitatively and qualitatively. In 1995, the average number of parking spaces per household in newly built apartments was 0.77, but by 2025, this figure has risen to 1.32. This is an increase of 0.55 spaces (71.4%) over 30 years, making the securing of parking space a core element in residential complex design, according to data from the Apartment Housing Management Information System.

Recently, the focus has shifted beyond simply increasing the number of parking spaces to rapidly expanding specialized designs that enhance daily convenience. "Doosan We’ve The Central Dohwa," currently being sold in Dohwa-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, has introduced wide parking spaces measuring 2.6 meters in width and 5.2 meters in length, allowing large SUVs and family cars to park comfortably. By reflecting household ratios in the installation of electric vehicle chargers and simplifying vehicle movement routes, the complex is drawing significant attention from genuine buyers by offering both practical convenience and the ability to meet future demand.

"Doosan We’ve The Central Dohwa" consists of seven buildings, with a total of 660 units ranging from two basement levels to 39 above-ground floors. Of these, 412 units are available for general sale. The complex offers a balanced selection of popular small and medium-sized units, with exclusive areas of 59, 74, and 84 square meters.

Within the complex, a variety of community facilities such as a sky lounge, fitness center, and guesthouse are provided to enhance residents’ quality of life. The transportation environment is also excellent, with easy access to Dohwa Station and Juan Station on Line 1, the planned GTX-B Incheon City Hall Station, as well as the Gyeongin and Second Gyeongin Expressways. In addition, there are large supermarkets, medical facilities, and administrative infrastructure nearby.

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