Gangseo District to Launch "2026 Maintenance Project Academy"... Classes Begin August 25

Nine Lectures Covering Redevelopment, Reconstruction, and Moa Town Projects

Gangseo District in Seoul (headed by District Mayor Chin Gyohun) will be operating the “2026 Maintenance Project Academy” to help residents better understand housing maintenance projects. Applications for the program will be accepted for two weeks, from August 4 to August 18.

Maintenance Project Academy Promotional Material. Provided by Gangseo District.

The lectures will take place weekly every Tuesday and Wednesday, from August 25 to September 29, for a total of nine sessions. The curriculum covers an introduction to maintenance projects (overview of housing supply projects), urban public housing complex projects, redevelopment and reconstruction, Moa Town and small-scale housing maintenance projects (including regional housing cooperatives), management and disposition plans (appraisal), and real estate tax information related to maintenance projects.

In consideration of accessibility for residents, the program will be held at two different locations. “Zone 1” targets the areas of Hwagok, Deungchon, and Gayang-dong and will be held in the main conference room on the third floor of Gangseo District Office (302 Hwagok-ro). “Zone 2” targets the areas of Banghwa and Gonghang-dong and will be held at the Gonghang-dong Community Center (45 Songjeong-ro). While registration will be divided by zone, participants are free to choose and attend any lectures they wish.

The instructors consist of architects, appraisers, and tax accountants. The sessions will cover the principles and proportionality of appraisal, criteria for relocation and business compensation, and non-taxable requirements for each stage of taxation.

The program is free of charge and anyone involved in maintenance projects or interested residents can apply. To accommodate those unable to attend in person, the lectures will be recorded and released through the official Gangseo District Office YouTube channel. A completion ceremony for residents who attend more than 50% of the lectures will be held on September 29. Application methods can be found in the Notices and Announcements section of the Gangseo District Office website.

District Mayor Chin Gyohun stated, "Since maintenance projects are important initiatives that will reshape the future of our district, it is crucial that residents understand the projects based on accurate knowledge and participate proactively. I hope that this academy will answer residents’ questions and serve as a foundation for balanced development in Gangseo District."

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