"Jumped 50 Million Won Overnight"... Gwangju Real Estate Surges on News of Samsung and SK hynix Arrival [Real Estate AtoZ]

Flpi Listings Surge Around Cheomdan 3 District
Mafi Listings Disappear, Premiums Even on Lower Floors
Some Sellers Hold Off Until Cluster Site Finalized

"Just last month, there was a flood of 'Mafi' (minus premium) listings, but now you have to consider at least a 20 million won premium." (A certified real estate agent near the Gwangju Cheomdan 3 District)

Yonhap News Agency

With Samsung Electronics and SK hynix announcing plans to invest 800 trillion won to create a semiconductor cluster in Jeonnam and Gwangju, the local real estate market is heating up. As expectations rise that the area might develop into a semiconductor valley rivaling Dongtan in Gyeonggi Province, apartments in nearby complexes—mentioned as likely cluster sites—are already seeing resale rights trading at a premium.

According to the real estate industry as of June 30, resale rights for 'Hillstate Cheomdan Central' in Jangseong-gun, Jeonnam, have recently been trading at a premium of tens of millions of won. The 84-square-meter (the so-called "national standard" size) resale right is currently being traded at 596.27 million won, which includes a 50 million won premium. In addition, there are other resale rights listed at prices between the low 500 million won and just under 600 million won, each carrying a premium ranging from a minimum of 10 million won to 30 million won.

Resale rights for 'Cheomdan Jeil Punggyeongchae Grand Foret,' which is set for occupancy in October, are also seeing a surge in 'Flpi' (plus premium) listings. The 84-square-meter resale right is listed at 557.94 million won, which includes a maximum premium of 25 million won. For the 59-square-meter units, even less popular lower-floor resale rights are trading at 293 million won, including a 5 million won premium.

According to local real estate agencies, 'Mafi' (minus premium) resale rights, which had been available until recently, have disappeared since the middle of this month. This shift followed reports that SK hynix and Samsung Electronics would invest hundreds of trillions of won in the Honam region to establish semiconductor production bases. Cheomdan 3 District is being highlighted as a strong candidate due to its ability to secure large-scale industrial land and its connection to a national artificial intelligence (AI) data center, making it well positioned for research and development (R&D) facility integration.

A representative of a nearby real estate agency stated, "Just two weeks ago, for less popular units in Cheomdan Jeil Punggyeongchae Grand Foret, there were 'Mafi' listings with a minus premium of around 5 to 10 million won, but now only 'Mupi' (zero premium) units are left, and even those are mostly sold out. When buyers express interest in these zero-premium resale rights, sellers often say they'll wait and see how things develop and postpone the transaction."

The situation is similar near the site for the relocation of the military airport in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, another strongly mentioned candidate. The site is considered a contender due to its large size, ample water supply, and favorable transportation conditions. Following this news, resale rights for Yeodam Apartment in Gwangju Seonun 2 District, constructed by Youngmu Construction, are now trading with a premium of at least 5 million won and up to 10 million won. Some 'Mafi' resale rights remain, but most are limited to lower-floor units.

Some sellers are holding off on putting their properties on the market until the cluster location is finalized. A local real estate agency representative said, "There are a few zero-premium listings, but sellers have said they will wait to see if the site is confirmed at the recently held public briefing before deciding whether to raise prices. They are also telling buyers that prices could rise again at any time."

However, experts note that since it will take some time for the cluster to actually be established, it remains to be seen whether the current development news will lead to a sustained rise in housing prices. Ham Youngjin, head of the Real Estate Research Lab at Woori Bank, said, "The current market trend is largely driven by preemptive expectations for semiconductor investment rather than actual demand. In the medium to long term, land values will likely move first, and only after industrial complexes are developed, companies invest, and infrastructure is put in place will the impact on the housing market become significant."

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