Gangnam District Mayor Kim Hyunki Visits Gaepo Jugong Complex 5 Demolition Site

Complex Near Schools... Safety Strengthened with Soundproof Walls and Monitoring Group

Seoul's Gangnam District (District Mayor Kim Hyunki) announced on November 12 that it had begun overseeing safety at the demolition work site for the reconstruction of Gaepo Jugong Complex 5, which is surrounded by schools and parks. District Mayor Kim visited the site on November 11 to inspect the condition of protective coverings and safety measures in the areas where asbestos is being dismantled and removed.

Gangnam District Mayor Kim Hyungi tours the site with construction officials. Provided by Gangnam-gu.

Completed in 1983, the complex has 940 households. It will be rebuilt with 14 buildings of up to 35 floors, totaling 1,279 households. The plan is to remove asbestos by February 2027, demolish the existing buildings from March through September, and begin construction in the second half of 2027.

Taking into account the proximity of Gyeonggi Girls' High School, Sudogonggo High School, Gaepo Elementary School and other schools, the district will install temporary soundproof walls at site entrances and operate a monitoring group involving representatives from six nearby schools, environmental experts and residents. Construction vehicle routes will be planned to avoid the areas around the schools.

“Speed is important in reconstruction, but above all, it is essential to protect the safety of residents and workers throughout the process,” District Mayor Kim Hyunki said. “From demolition through the main construction work, we will make safety our top priority at every stage and create a reconstruction environment where residents can feel at ease.”

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