Table of Contents
- The Hyundai Gwangju, Conditional Building Permit Approved, Groundbreaking with a 2027 Completion Target
- Project Overview and Location: 'Champions City' Rising as a Core Hub in Gwangju
- 'Conditional Approval' Due to Traffic Concerns... Four Implementation Conditions from Bukgu
- Concurrent Promotion of a Mutual Growth Council and Small Business Protection Measures
- Conclusion: Will The Hyundai Gwangju Become a Catalyst for Urban Competitiveness Enhancement?
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Hyundai Gwangju, Conditional Building Permit Approved, Groundbreaking with a 2027 Completion Target
'The Hyundai Gwangju,' the first complex shopping mall in Gwangju, is set to be developed on the site of the old Jeonnam textile and Ilshin textile in Imdong, Bukgu.
On June 18, 2025, the official project will commence with a conditional building permit from the Bukgu Office.
This project aims for a 2027 opening and is planned to have a total floor area of 273,895㎡, with 6 basement levels and 8 above-ground levels.
This complex shopping mall, which is 1.5 times larger than 'The Hyundai Seoul,' is expected to be the largest in the country.
Project Overview and Location: 'Champions City' Rising as a Core Hub in Gwangju
The Hyundai Gwangju, located in the Imdong area, is positioned close to the Gwangju Kia Champions Field, becoming a commercial hub. A mixed-use apartment complex of 4,300 units, 'Champions City,' is also planned in this area.
This project, which combines a shopping mall and a large residential complex, is noted as a strategic development that can achieve three simultaneous goals: enhancing Gwangju Bukgu's urban competitiveness, revitalizing the commercial district, and improving living infrastructure.
Since 2023, The Hyundai Gwangju Corporation has been sequentially carrying out procedures such as proposing site unit planning, traffic impact assessments, architectural reviews, and dismantling buildings, and currently, the site demolition work has been completed. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy.
'Conditional Approval' Due to Traffic Concerns... Four Implementation Conditions from Bukgu
In light of concerns about traffic congestion and inconvenience to citizens due to the large-scale development project, Bukgu has imposed four specific implementation conditions, giving 'conditional approval' to the building permit. This decision reflects the administrative policy of prioritizing citizens' safety and convenience.
The conditions imposed by Bukgu for the building permit are as follows: First, the parking lot of the complex shopping mall must be opened to citizens on professional baseball game days. Second, a temporary parking lot must be secured during the construction period, and a safety management plan must be established to minimize noise and dust damage. Third, traffic monitoring must be conducted for more than three months post-opening, and additional measures must be prepared in response. Lastly, plans for improving the local landscape linked to the creation of waterfront spaces along the Gwangju Stream and enhancements of cycling and pedestrian environments must be submitted.
These conditions are based on the Bukgu’s own research results, which include traffic generated by surrounding development projects that were not reflected in the existing traffic impact assessment. According to the study, approximately 130,000 vehicles currently pass through the Gwangcheon area daily, and this is expected to increase to a maximum of 290,000 once the development is completed. Therefore, securing traffic infrastructure before completion is deemed essential.
These measures aim to enhance the convenience of local residents and to prevent traffic issues beforehand.
Concurrent Promotion of a Mutual Growth Council and Small Business Protection Measures
In addition to traffic issues, the cooperation with local commercial districts has emerged as an important task. To this end, Bukgu operates a 'Mutual Growth Council for Complex Shopping Mall' to gather opinions from local small businesses and prepare effective mutual growth measures.
“This building permit reflects the long-held wish of Gwangju citizens,” said the head of Bukgu Office, adding that “it comprehensively considers traffic issues, the survival rights of small businesses, and the impact on the local economy.” He also emphasized that “the values pursued by Gwangju are mutual growth and solidarity, and Bukgu will fully commit to this responsibility.”
Conclusion: Will The Hyundai Gwangju Become a Catalyst for Urban Competitiveness Enhancement?
The Hyundai Gwangju is not just a shopping space; it stands as a large-scale project that will innovate the urban environment of Bukgu in Gwangju. This place is expected to generate synergy effects along with the nearby Gwangju Kia Champions Field and large-scale redevelopment projects, deemed a complex development that must simultaneously address various issues such as transportation, environment, and local mutual growth.
As we approach the opening in 2027, the connection with the urban railway scheduled for 2032 raises concerns about transportation infrastructure gaps. Thus, failing to address these issues beforehand might cause inconvenience to citizens. Ultimately, the success of The Hyundai Gwangju will not only be limited to scale but will significantly depend on the satisfaction perceived by the citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the reason for the conditional approval of The Hyundai Gwangju's building permit?
Due to traffic congestion and concerns about citizen inconvenience, four conditions were imposed prioritizing safety and convenience.
The building permit for The Hyundai Gwangju complex shopping mall was conditionally approved by the Bukgu Office, imposing four specific implementation conditions due to concerns over traffic congestion and citizen inconvenience stemming from large-scale development. These conditions include opening the parking lot on professional baseball game days, securing temporary parking during the construction period and safety management, conducting traffic monitoring for more than three months post-opening, and submitting landscape enhancement plans including waterfront space along the Gwangju Stream. This decision aims to prioritize citizens' safety and convenience through practical measures reflecting regional characteristics such as increased traffic volume.
Q. What is the location of The Hyundai Gwangju and the surrounding development plans?
It is located on the old textile site in Imdong, Bukgu, Gwangju and is being developed alongside the Champions City mixed-use complex.
The Hyundai Gwangju will be built on the old Jeonnam and Ilshin textile sites at 100-1 Imdong, Bukgu, Gwangju. This area is emerging as a commercial center near the Kia Champions Field and is associated with the development of the large-scale mixed-use apartment complex, 'Champions City,' consisting of 4,300 units. This project, combining shopping and residential areas, is expected to revitalize the local economy, enhance life infrastructure, and strengthen urban competitiveness. The site demolition work has already been completed.
Q. What are the main goals and expected effects of The Hyundai Gwangju project?
It is a strategic project aimed at enhancing urban competitiveness, revitalizing commerce, and improving life infrastructure.
The Hyundai Gwangju project aims to simultaneously achieve three goals: enhance urban competitiveness in Bukgu, revitalize local commerce, and improve residents' life infrastructure. The combination of large-scale shopping facilities and residential spaces is expected to positively impact the regional economy. Particularly, it is anticipated that this development will contribute to urban environmental innovation while generating synergy with nearby developments such as Gwangju Kia Champions Field.
Q. What specific conditions are included in the building permit for The Hyundai Gwangju?
The conditions include opening the parking lot, preparing temporary parking, conducting traffic monitoring, and submitting landscape improvement plans.
The conditional building permit imposed by the Bukgu Office includes four main conditions: Firstly, the shopping mall parking lot must be made available to citizens on professional baseball game days. Secondly, temporary parking must be secured during the construction period, and a safety management plan to mitigate noise and dust must be established. Thirdly, traffic monitoring must be conducted for more than three months after opening, and additional measures must be developed. Fourthly, plans for creating waterfront spaces along the Gwangju Stream and improvement of bicycle and pedestrian environments aimed at enhancing local landscapes must be submitted.
Q. How are the mutual growth measures between The Hyundai Gwangju and the local commercial district and small businesses being prepared?
We are operating a mutual growth development council, gathering opinions from small businesses to prepare effective measures.
In addition to traffic issues, Bukgu is currently operating a 'Mutual Growth Development Council for Complex Shopping Mall' to protect local commerce and small businesses. Through this initiative, we aim to actively collect opinions from local small businesses and prepare mutual growth measures that offer win-win opportunities. The head of Bukgu Office emphasizes that this approval reflects the long-standing wishes of citizens and the values of mutual growth and solidarity, committing to responsible governance that considers regional economics and the survival rights of small businesses.
