From a Neglected Neighborhood to the "Great Geumcheon Renewal"

Siheung-dong, long associated with an image of neglect, is now, as of 2026, changing rapidly through a fast-tracked redevelopment program.

Key takeaways

Geumcheon-gu's reputation for neglect stemmed mainly from the Doksan-dong and Siheung-dong areas. Fact As of July 2026, redevelopment is underway across Siheung 1-dong, Siheung 4-dong, and Doksan 2-dong, centered on a fast-track public redevelopment program, alongside "Moa Town" small-lot redevelopment and transit-oriented development projects aimed at revitalizing the relatively slower-developing area east of Siheung-daero. Fact This wave of change is being called the "Great Geumcheon Renewal." Fact

What to look for on site

Sections marked with banners for fast-track redevelopment
The contrast between old low-rise housing and newly planned construction sites
Transit-oriented development near Siheung-sageori Station and Sindoksan Station

Editorial note

Avoid the flat assertion that "Siheung-dong has always been a neglected neighborhood." Present the ongoing 2026 transformation alongside that history.