51-Story Mixed-Use Apartment Complex to Rise in Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu

A 51-story mixed-use apartment complex is set to be built in Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu. Currently, the tallest building in the Suwon area is the Samsung Electronics Digital Research Center within the company's business facility, which stands at 36 stories.

According to the city and construction companies, Jinyoung C&K Co., Ltd. is pursuing a Type 1 district unit plan for 17,778 square meters in the Songjuk-dong area of Jangan-gu (across from the Sports Complex), located at 381-10 Songjuk-dong. Namkwang House Story is handling the construction. Jinyoung C&K, the project operator, submitted the district unit plan to the Suwon City Architecture Review Committee in April for district designation, and the committee conditionally approved the plan.

Once the district unit designation is completed, a mixed-use apartment complex consisting of two buildings (670 units) with 5 basement levels and 51 above-ground stories will be constructed. If the plan proceeds as scheduled, it will become the tallest building in the Suwon area. Currently, the tallest building in Suwon is the Samsung Electronics Digital Research Center at 36 stories, while the highest residential building is the Royal Palace next door in Songjuk-dong at 32 stories.

The Songjuk-dong area, where the tallest building will be constructed, is relatively free from the height restrictions that apply to 70 percent of the Suwon region. Additionally, the area is designated as a general commercial zone with a floor area ratio of 600 percent (599 percent applied).

However, nearby residents maintain a negative stance toward the construction of the high-rise apartment, citing concerns about destruction of residential environment and invasion of privacy. Kim, a resident in the vicinity, expressed concern, stating, “The area around Manseok Park is becoming surrounded by cement walls on all sides. The city approves construction of high-rise apartments like Royal Palace and Hanil Town while claiming to create a pleasant residential environment, and this is significantly damaging our view,” he said.

A city official stated, “The conditional approval was due to issues with open spaces and green area ratios,” but added, “It will be difficult to construct the full 51 stories due to setback requirements and other restrictions.” Another official said, “Without examining the specific legal limits in detail, it appears the structure will likely be around 47 stories,” and added, “If the district unit plan is realized, there is a strong possibility it will become the tallest building in the Suwon area.”