Pangyo
Encyclopedia
Pangyo refers to a planned city surrounding Pangyo-dong, Baekhyeon-dong, Unjung-dong
, and Sampyeong-dong of Bundang
-gu and Siheung-dong
and Sasong-dong of Sujeong-gu
(Seongnam
city).
The area is surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan
and Geumtosan to the North and Mt. Barasan to the south, with Unjungcheon and Geumtocheon, tributaries of Tancheon
, flowing through the center of the city.
This area is 9,307,000㎡(2,815,000 pyeong
) and can hold up to 80,412 people with 29,350 families.
Gyeongbu Expressway
separates the town into two unofficial regions: Seopangyo (literally, West Pangyo) and Dongpangyo (literally, East Pangyo).
and Bundang
. Experiences from previous planned communities such as Bundang
or Ilsan
were applied to Pangyo to build a self-sufficient and eco-friendly town. In fact, Pangyo was designed with large green spaces and parks along its streams. Waste facilities, energy plants, and sewage treatment facilities in the community were built to maximize energy efficiency with the use of green technology.
Construction of the town began in December 2003, and phase 1 and phase 2 was completed on December 2009 and December 2010, respectively. However, construction projects such as Pangyo Techno Valley and the Alpha Dome city are still in progress.
, Seoul Ring Expressway
, and Yongin-Seoul Expressway pass through Pangyo. These three expressways are accessible through Pangyo IC (Gyeongbu Expressway) and Seopangyo IC (Yongin-Seoul Expressway), and Gyeongbu Expressway and Seoul Ring Expressway intersect at Pangyo JCT, located nearby. Bundang-Naegok City Expressway and Bundang-Suseo City Expressway, which connect the sururbs Bundang
and Yongin
to Southern Seoul
, pass through Dongpangyo.
The Pangyo Station of Sinbundang Line opened service to public on October 28, 2011. This subway line is expected to enable travel to Gangnam within 15 minutes. By 2015, Pangyo is expected to become the terminal station for Seongnam-Yeoju Line
.
city, the High School Equalization Policy, (고교평준화제도), takes in place.
Korea International School
and Seongnam Foreign Language High School (성남외국어고등학교) are also located in Baekhyeon-dong, part of Pangyo.
Pangyo has 19 schools, including: 8 primary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
Unjung-dong
Unjung-dong is one of the 19 dongs of Bundang-gu, in the city of Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea.-External links:...
, and Sampyeong-dong of Bundang
Bundang
Bundang is the southernmost district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In addition to being the most populous part of the city, it also has the status of being one of the wealthiest regions in Gyeonggi Province...
-gu and Siheung-dong
Siheung-dong
Siheung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Geumcheon-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-External links:* at the Geumcheon-gu official website...
and Sasong-dong of Sujeong-gu
Sujeong-gu
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(Seongnam
Seongnam
Seongnam is the second largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi province after Suwon and the 9th largest city in the country, with a population of nearly 1 million...
city).
The area is surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan
Cheonggyesan
Cheonggyesan is the name of several mountains in South Korea:*Cheonggyesan is in Seoul and several cities in Gyeonggi-do*Cheonggyesan is in the city of Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do...
and Geumtosan to the North and Mt. Barasan to the south, with Unjungcheon and Geumtocheon, tributaries of Tancheon
Tancheon
Tancheon, a tributary of Seoul's Han River, is a stream beginning in the city of Yongin in Gyeonggi-do and flowing through Seongnam and then between the districts of Songpa-gu and Gangnam-gu in Seoul before entering flowing into the Han River...
, flowing through the center of the city.
This area is 9,307,000㎡(2,815,000 pyeong
Pyeong
A pyeong is a unit of measurement in Korea equal to square metres . The similar unit of measurement in Japan is the tsubo...
) and can hold up to 80,412 people with 29,350 families.
Gyeongbu Expressway
Gyeongbu Expressway
The Gyeongbu Expressway is the second oldest and most heavily travelled expressway in South Korea, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, and Busan. It has the route number 1, signifying its role as South Korea's most important expressway...
separates the town into two unofficial regions: Seopangyo (literally, West Pangyo) and Dongpangyo (literally, East Pangyo).
Background
Pangyo was approved for development in 2001 to alleviate the excessive demand for apartments in GangnamGangnam District
Gangnam, Seocho and Songpa are three "gu" in Seoul, South Korea, individually known as Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu and Songpa-gu and often collectively referred to as "Gangnam". These districts are known for their expensive real estate. Media reports frequently refer to this area when they cover stories...
and Bundang
Bundang
Bundang is the southernmost district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In addition to being the most populous part of the city, it also has the status of being one of the wealthiest regions in Gyeonggi Province...
. Experiences from previous planned communities such as Bundang
Bundang
Bundang is the southernmost district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In addition to being the most populous part of the city, it also has the status of being one of the wealthiest regions in Gyeonggi Province...
or Ilsan
Ilsan
Ilsan is the name of two districts or wards in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea...
were applied to Pangyo to build a self-sufficient and eco-friendly town. In fact, Pangyo was designed with large green spaces and parks along its streams. Waste facilities, energy plants, and sewage treatment facilities in the community were built to maximize energy efficiency with the use of green technology.
Construction of the town began in December 2003, and phase 1 and phase 2 was completed on December 2009 and December 2010, respectively. However, construction projects such as Pangyo Techno Valley and the Alpha Dome city are still in progress.
Transportation
Gyeongbu ExpresswayGyeongbu Expressway
The Gyeongbu Expressway is the second oldest and most heavily travelled expressway in South Korea, connecting Seoul to Suwon, Daejeon, Gumi, Daegu, and Busan. It has the route number 1, signifying its role as South Korea's most important expressway...
, Seoul Ring Expressway
Seoul Ring Expressway
The Seoul Ring Expressway is a circular beltway or ring road around Seoul, South Korea. It connects satellite cities around Seoul, Ilsan, Namyangju, Hanam, Pyeongchon, Jungdong, Bundang, Pangyo, Sanbon and Gimpo...
, and Yongin-Seoul Expressway pass through Pangyo. These three expressways are accessible through Pangyo IC (Gyeongbu Expressway) and Seopangyo IC (Yongin-Seoul Expressway), and Gyeongbu Expressway and Seoul Ring Expressway intersect at Pangyo JCT, located nearby. Bundang-Naegok City Expressway and Bundang-Suseo City Expressway, which connect the sururbs Bundang
Bundang
Bundang is the southernmost district of Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In addition to being the most populous part of the city, it also has the status of being one of the wealthiest regions in Gyeonggi Province...
and Yongin
Yongin
Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and...
to Southern Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, pass through Dongpangyo.
The Pangyo Station of Sinbundang Line opened service to public on October 28, 2011. This subway line is expected to enable travel to Gangnam within 15 minutes. By 2015, Pangyo is expected to become the terminal station for Seongnam-Yeoju Line
Yeoju Line
The Yeoju Line is a rail line under construction in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It runs from Seoul southeast to Yeoju City in Gangwon-do. It is currently being electrified and double-tracked for inclusion in the Seoul Metropolitan Subway network.-Route:...
.
Education
Since Pangyo lies under the jurisdiction of SeongnamSeongnam
Seongnam is the second largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi province after Suwon and the 9th largest city in the country, with a population of nearly 1 million...
city, the High School Equalization Policy, (고교평준화제도), takes in place.
Korea International School
Korea International School
Korea International School is a co-educational international preparatory school located in Bundang , Gaepo ,and Jeju , Korea.-Facilities:...
and Seongnam Foreign Language High School (성남외국어고등학교) are also located in Baekhyeon-dong, part of Pangyo.
Pangyo has 19 schools, including: 8 primary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools.