5 Minutes from Jeju English Education City... 'Forena Jeju Edu City' for Sale, Size of 16 Soccer Fields

[K-Construction, New Challenge] Creating Park-Style Eco Town
Community Facilities, Specialized Designs for Each Household Draw Attention
Adjacent to 4 International Schools, Equipped with Living Infrastructure

'Porena Jeju Edu City,' spanning an area 16 times the size of a soccer field, will be built just a 5-minute drive from Jeju English Education City. Constructed by Hanwha Corporation's construction division, this complex is located in Boseong-ri 780, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju. The development will consist of 29 buildings ranging from one basement floor to five above-ground floors, with exclusive areas between 84 and 210㎡, totaling 503 households. Currently available for sale, move-in is scheduled to begin in January 2025.

Perspective View of Hanwha Forena Jeju Edu City

Landscaping three times larger than Seogwipo World Cup Stadium's lawn... Creation of a park-style eco-town

Amid rising demand for resting spaces within complexes following COVID-19, Porena Jeju Edu City is planned as a park-style eco-town. The landscaping design is 3.4 times larger than the lawn area of Seogwipo World Cup Stadium, with landscaping accounting for more than 40% of the area. No vehicles will be allowed on the ground level.

The complex features separate main and secondary entrances to reduce congestion during commuting and school hours. Additionally, four community facilities, including a park community and sunken community, are strategically placed considering residents' movement paths. An underground parking lot with 1.9 parking spaces per household ensures ample parking availability.

Within the complex, various facilities such as 'Merry Kids Ground' (themed playground), 'Play Ground' (children's playground), and 'Resident Fitness Center' will be provided. The residents' community facility (Club Porena) spans three floors from basement level 1 to the second floor and includes a GX room, golf training center, small library & book caf?, reading room, guest house, study rooms, laundry caf?, daycare center, Porena preschool, and senior citizens' center.

Foretna Jeju Edu City Bird's-eye View

Distinctive design applied to reduce noise between floors... Notable specialized layouts for each unit

The interiors of the units are designed to maximize openness. A ceiling height of 2.6 meters, which is 30 cm higher than typical apartments, has been introduced. To reduce noise between floors, Porena's unique design is applied, using 250mm noise insulation and 60mm cushioning materials.

Additionally, the wall pad, certified with the Good Design Award (Porena Edge Look), allows monitoring and control within the home and complex, including cooktop power off, parking location confirmation, elevator calls, and playground CCTV checks.

Specialized layouts for each unit stand out. The 84㎡ units (112 households) feature a 4-bay slab-type cross-ventilation structure with excellent lighting and ventilation. The kitchen is equipped with a face-to-face island to facilitate family communication. Ample storage spaces such as a pantry, entrance storage, and dressing room are provided, and consumers can choose or expand the alpha room and dressing room into one space according to preference.

The most supplied 99㎡A type (130 households) also features a 4-bay slab-type layout with four rooms and a spacious dressing room, enhancing space utilization with abundant storage. The 136㎡ units (119 households) offer a 4-bay slab-type cross-ventilation structure along with larger entrance storage and pantry. Notably, the 'two-way' design allows direct access from the entrance to both the living room and auxiliary kitchen, attracting consumer attention.

5 minutes from Jeju English Education City... Boasts excellent living infrastructure

Porena Jeju Edu City is located just a 5-minute drive from Jeju English Education City, which has emerged as a new affluent residential area in Jeju, based on the country's top-tier educational environment. Currently, four international schools have opened in Jeju English Education City: St. John's Beria Academy Jeju (SJA), North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLCS), Branksome Hall Asia (BHA), and Korea International School Jeju Campus (KIS).

With the international schools in English Education City reaching peak enrollment rates, a third MOU has been signed to establish additional international schools. Furthermore, an MOU has been signed to create a KAIST Global Campus within the English Education City, aiming to develop accommodations, restaurants, and childcare facilities necessary for attracting foreign professors, envisioning a K-education model.

Porena Jeju Edu City boasts excellent living infrastructure. Residents can access major commercial facilities within English Education City and reach Jeju Shinhwa World, a leading premium resort in Korea, and Daejeong Hanaro Mart within 10 minutes by car. They can enjoy pleasant natural environments such as Gotjawal Provincial Park, with approximately 7 km of park trails, and Sagye Coast. Leisure facilities like Blackstone CC and Teddy Valley CC are also nearby.

Additionally, a four-lane road expansion project is underway for the second entrance road to English Education City. Porena Jeju Edu City, as the primary beneficiary, is expected to see improved accessibility to English Education City and Daejeong-eup. The main entrance is included in the four-lane road expansion area, promising a safe and comfortable road environment during school commutes and rush hours.

Lee Joong-seok, head of sales at Hanwha Corporation, stated, "Porena Jeju Edu City is a rare large-scale branded complex located near the emerging residential area of Jeju English Education City, offering a variety of unit types to broaden choices for buyers. With Porena's premium and product value added, inquiries from customers continue steadily."

Meanwhile, despite the real estate market downturn, the preference for international schools has increased, maintaining or raising rental prices within English Education City compared to the previous year. Rental prices here refer to a unique Jeju housing lease system where one year's rent is paid upfront, differing from monthly or deposit-based leases.

The sale price of Porena Jeju Edu City starts at approximately 670 million KRW for an 84㎡ unit, which is affordable compared to surrounding market prices. To ease the financial burden on actual buyers, a fixed first deposit of 10 million KRW and full interest-free financing for interim payments are offered. Additionally, exceptional special benefits such as free balcony expansion and ceiling-type system air conditioners are provided.