Clean 'Sopse-gwon' Apartment Scheduled for Sale in Pohang Uhyun-dong in the Second Half of the Year

- Location Surrounded by Natural Forest... Premium Clean 'Sopse-gwon' Enjoyed from Your Home
- Sharing Vision and Value of Buk-gu's Core Downtown and KTX Station Area New Town

[▲Aerial view of the apartment project site scheduled to be supplied in the second half of the year in Uhyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang (Image=Korea Trust)]

A new apartment complex will be established in the second half of the year in the natural “forest zone” area surrounded by natural forests in Uhyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. In these times of intensified urbanization, it is not easy to enjoy a forest surrounded by natural woods from one’s own home, making this location even more noteworthy.

Residential facilities located in forest zone areas inherently provide residents with comfort and satisfaction. They have also been a popular factor in the sales market, with interest continuously rising.

According to a survey by a real estate information company, when asked about the most important external factor in choosing a residential space after COVID-19, 31.6% of respondents selected “comfort ? proximity to parks and forests,” the highest percentage. Additionally, in the same year, the National Institute of Forest Science announced that an analysis of blog big data after COVID-19 showed about a 13% increase in interest in forests.

Research on the benefits that forests provide to nearby residents is still being conducted in various ways.

According to a report by the National Institute of Forest Science this year, the acidity (pH) of soil and rainfall in forest areas of South Korea increased compared to the previous year. The study found that the average rainfall acidity (pH) in forest areas increased compared to the previous three years, and in some survey sites, acid rain did not fall throughout the year. When the pH value drops below 5.6, it is classified as acid rain.

The institute also presented scientific evidence regarding the “forest’s temperature regulation function and fine dust reduction effect.” Measurements of temperature, wind speed, and fine dust concentration at the nationwide forest education and specialized recreation facility “Sopchewon” showed that the temperature was on average 7.9 degrees Celsius lower than in downtown Seoul, and the wind speed was on average 0.2 m/s faster. The average dust concentration was 10% lower for fine dust and 22% lower for ultrafine dust. The institute explained, “The observed lower temperature and higher wind speed are likely due to the transpiration effect of large forest trees, shade effects, and the generation of valley winds,” adding, “The absorption, adhesion, blocking, and settling of fine dust through leaves, stems, and branches of trees also had an impact.”

Forest zone apartments are popular even in Buk-gu, Pohang. For example, the recently applied-for “Samgu Trinien Signature” in Buk-gu, Pohang, attracted 8,898 applicants for 427 general supply units excluding special supply, successfully closing all types in the first priority round. The average competition rate for the first priority was 20.84 to 1, with a maximum of 1,068 to 1. This complex is a forest zone apartment embracing Yanghak Mountain nearby.

Among these, in the second half of the year, a new apartment complex is planned to be built in Uhyeon-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang, in a clean forest zone area surrounded by natural woods.

The complex is planned to consist of 6 buildings, ranging from 3 basement floors to 25 above-ground floors, with a total of 469 units, along with auxiliary facilities and neighborhood living facilities. The apartments offer three diverse floor plans of exclusive areas: ▲74㎡ ▲84㎡ ▲109㎡, broadening the choices for consumers, with the “national standard” exclusive 84㎡ planned as the main supply. Notably, this location will also feature units with Pohang’s first-ever 5Bay design.

This apartment is surrounded by clean natural forests, and a small lake called “Achiji” is located right in front. Residents are expected to live in nature and enjoy healthy leisure activities.

The complex is located in a place that shares the vision of both the old downtown of Buk-gu, Pohang, and the new city near KTX Pohang Station. Using the adjacent road “Achiro,” it takes about 5 minutes by car eastward to Uhyeon Intersection, and about 10 minutes by car to downtown Buk-gu areas such as Haksan-dong, Yongheung-dong, Daeshin-dong, and Changpo District.

Furthermore, once the second phase of the Pohang urban planning road construction project (Hanshin Gongyeong to Iin-ri road (Dae3-27)) currently planned on Achiro is completed, accessibility to the western new residential complex is expected to improve significantly. Access to KTX Pohang Station and Pohang IC will also be faster, within about 5 minutes by car, facilitating easier entry and exit to and from outside the city.

The “non-regulation premium” is also expected to be an attractive factor for consumers. For the Buk-gu, Pohang supply, anyone aged 19 or older who has been a member of a subscription savings account for at least 6 months and meets the deposit requirements by region and area can apply in the first priority regardless of home ownership or previous winning status, whether as head of household or household member. The LTV (loan-to-value ratio) is also applied up to 70%.

An industry insider explained, “In these times of rapid urbanization, it is not easy to encounter forests and nature within the city,” adding, “Forest zone apartments have consistently gained popularity in the sales market because they reduce worries about fine dust and are good for raising children.”

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