Land Minister Calls for Faster Progress on Ilsan Pioneer District Projects

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Hong Ji-sun visited Ilsan New Town in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, to inspect the progress of the aging planned city redevelopment project and called for faster implementation.

Minister Hong met with officials from Goyang City and the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) at the Findol Village Complex 4 social welfare center today (October 21) to inspect the progress of the Ilsan pioneer district redevelopment project and the reconstruction of long-term public rental housing.

Ilsan New Town is currently undergoing procedures for designation as a special maintenance zone, centered around four pioneer districts, including Hugok, Gangchon, Baeksong, and Jeongbal villages.

Minister Hong said, "As the implementation of pioneer district projects in Ilsan is relatively slower compared to other first-generation new towns, it is time for visible progress that citizens can actually feel."

He added, "As a review regarding the standard floor area ratio is currently underway, I ask that Goyang City promptly organize rational improvement directions so that the project can gain momentum."

Minister Hong also examined the reconstruction plans for Findol Village Complex 4, a permanent rental housing complex consisting of 1,141 households completed in 1995.

This complex is currently pursuing preliminary procedures for special maintenance zone designation in the first half of next year.

Ordering LH to swiftly push forward with subsequent procedures, he emphasized, "Please take meticulous care in preparing temporary housing and supporting relocation and re-settlement, with the housing stability of existing residents such as the elderly and people with disabilities as the top priority."

Later, Minister Hong visited Baeksong Village, one of the Ilsan pioneer districts currently undergoing procedures for special maintenance zone designation, and stated, "The smooth implementation of the pioneer districts must serve as an opportunity to accelerate the overall Ilsan redevelopment project."

(Photo provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Yonhap News)
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