KCC and Gonggan Production Studio to Develop Next-Generation Modular Housing Models

Combining Material Technology and Modular Production Capabilities
Expanding Market Reach with Next-Generation Modular Housing Development

KCC is joining forces with Gonggan Production Studio, a company specializing in wooden modular housing, to develop next-generation modular residential models.

On the 8th, KCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for material and technology cooperation and joint research in the modular housing sector with Gonggan Jaejakso at the Clenche exhibition hall located at the KCC headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul. From the left: Dongwook Kwak, President of Gonggan Jaejakso; Jeongjin Park, CEO; Gonghoon Jo, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at KCC; and Haewan Ryu, Executive Director of Interior and Exterior Materials Division. KCC

On July 9, KCC announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gonggan Production Studio at the Clenche Exhibition Hall located at KCC headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul, for material and technology cooperation and joint research in the modular housing sector. The signing ceremony was attended by Gong-Hoon Jo, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at KCC; Haewan Ryu, Executive Director of Interior and Exterior Materials Division at KCC; and Jeongjin Park, CEO of Gonggan Production Studio, as well as other representatives from both companies.

This collaboration focuses on combining KCC’s expertise in building materials and fire-resistance technologies with Gonggan Production Studio’s modular design and production capabilities based on its smart factory. The two companies plan to jointly review structures, materials, fire-resistance performance, and productivity to develop standardized, next-generation modular housing models. KCC will provide fire-resistance and performance-related technologies, as well as supply materials suitable for modular structures, while Gonggan Production Studio will be responsible for design, smart factory-based automated production, and the development and manufacturing of modular homes.

The two companies intend to jointly research standard models and structures for modular housing and to gradually develop solutions that can be applied to various residential and living facilities. They will establish a joint council to regularly review implementation plans and examine material applicability, structural performance, and production efficiency to develop practically applicable modular models and expand their market reach.

Modular housing is a construction system in which the main structural components and finishing processes are prefabricated in a factory and then assembled on-site. Compared to traditional on-site construction, it is advantageous in terms of shortening construction periods, standardizing quality, and improving efficiency, making it a key area of focus for the future housing industry.

According to global market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the global modular construction market is expected to grow from approximately 164 trillion won in 2025 to about 214 trillion won in 2030. The compound annual growth rate for this period is projected to be 5.4%.

The domestic modular housing market is still in its early stages, primarily centered around public housing and certain special-purpose residential facilities, but its medium- and long-term growth potential is increasing. Market research firm VMR forecasts that the domestic modular housing market will grow from approximately 1.11 trillion won in 2025 to about 2.3 trillion won in 2033.

The government and LH are also expanding the market foundation by promoting policies to increase public housing based on off-site construction (OSC). The government is carrying out research and development worth 25 billion won to support the development of high-rise and complex modular housing. LH, through the ‘2030 LH OSC Housing Roadmap,’ plans to expand annual orders for modular and precast concrete (PC) housing from about 1,000 units per year during 2023–2025 to about 3,000 units per year during 2026–2029.

A KCC representative said, “Modular housing is regarded as a next-generation construction method that can enhance both productivity in the construction industry and the quality of housing. Based on KCC’s capabilities in building materials and fire-resistance and performance technology, we will work with Gonggan Production Studio to contribute to the development of safe and highly reliable modular residential models.”

A representative from Gonggan Production Studio stated, “Because modular housing requires organic integration of design, production, and construction, support in materials and performance technologies is essential. By combining KCC’s materials and performance technologies with our modular technology, we will introduce next-generation modular residential models that are competitive in the market.”

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