Wirye (위례, 慰禮) includes part of Jangji-dong and Geoyeo-dong in Songpa-gu, Seoul, part of Changgok-dong and Bokjeong-dong in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is the second new city built in Hakam-dong, Hanam-si.
For the first time, it attracted great attention because it was a new city project, including Songpa-gu, one of the three Gangnam districts, not Gyeonggi-do Province.
The core of Wirye is its central commercial district, featuring landmarks like Wirye Central Plaza, a spacious gathering place for residents and a venue for various events. The area is also home to Starfield City Wirye, a large-scale shopping and entertainment complex that serves as a major recreational hub.
Known for its excellent walkability and well-connected public transport system, Wirye offers a high quality of life.
Understand
[edit]As of September 2024, the actual population is 126,168, and the population by administrative district is 45,083.
Orientation
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Songpa-gu (송파구) It is an autonomous district located in the southeastern part of Seoul. It is the only one of the three regions that belongs to Seoul. |
Hanam-si (하남시) A city located in the southeast (Middle East) of Gyeonggi Province. It crosses the Han River to the east and north and borders Namyangju City, Gangdong-gu and Songpa-gu in Seoul to the west, and Seongnam City and Gwangju City to the south. |
Seongnam-si (성남시) Located in the south-central part of Gyeonggi Province, it is bordered by Seocho-gu, Gangnam-gu, Songpa-gu and Hanam in Seoul to the north. |
History
[edit]Wirye New Town is a planned residential city in the southeast of Seoul, extending into Seongnam and Hanam. It was first announced in 2008 as part of Korea’s large-scale housing projects to ease the housing shortage in the capital area. Construction began in the early 2010s, transforming what was once farmland and green space into a modern city. From 2015 to 2018, the first residents moved in, and today Wirye has grown into a large community with apartments, schools, parks, and convenient transport links.
Climate
[edit]The weather in Wirye New Town is generally temperate, with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid with occasional heavy rain, while winters are cold with occasional snow. Spring and autumn are mild and comfortable, making the climate typical of central South Korea.
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Local information
[edit]Wirye New Town does not have a single official website. Since it spans three areas—Songpa-gu in Seoul, Seongnam City, and Hanam City—information must be obtained from the websites of each local government (Songpa District Office, Seongnam City Hall, and Hanam City Hall) as well as related public institutions such as SH Corporation and LH Corporation.
Get in
[edit]On the southwest side of the district is Bokjeong Station, an interchange for Seoul Subway Line 8 and the Suin–Bundang Line. On the northeast side is Macheon Station on Line 5. Nearby are Jangji Station and Namwirye Station on Line 8, while Geoyeo Station on Line 5 is a bit farther away. As of 2025, Jangji Station is the most frequently used due to its excellent bus connections.
Additionally, two light rail lines are planned: the Wirye–Sinsa Line, which will connect Wirye New Town to Sinsa Station on Line 3, and the Wirye Line, a tram-style route running from Macheon Station through Wirye New Town to Bokjeong Station.
By subway
[edit]Station | Line | Location | Time on Foot |
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Jangji (장지) | Seoul Metro Line 8 (819) | Songpa-gu, Seoul | 20 minutes |
Bokjeong (복정) | Seoul Metro Line 8 (820), Suin-Bundang Line (K222) | Songpa-gu, Seoul | 20 minutes |
Geoyeo (거여) | Seoul Metro Line 5 (P554) | Songpa-gu, Seoul | 20 minutes |
Namwirye (남위례) | Seoul Metro Line 8 (821) | Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do | 10 minutes |
By bus
[edit]Twenty-three routes are passing through the interior of Wirye New Town. Since traffic is barren, the dispatch interval is more than eight minutes at the earliest.
City | Route Number |
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Seoul | 333, 343, 345, 440, N73, 3217, 3313, 3314, 3315, 3420, 3422, 송파02, 6600 |
Seongnam | 50, 60, 200, 210, 231, 315, 331, 9200, 반디1-1 |
Hanam | 31, 33, 36, 38, 5500, 9202, 위례-01 |
Get around
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Some blocks in residential areas are equipped with specialized facilities called human rings. Human Ring is a green network placed between the circular park greening system between Jangjicheon Ecological Park and Changgokcheon Historical Park, which are specialized parks to be built in Wirye New Town. It is a space dedicated to pedestrians and bicycles away from ordinary roads. It is somewhat higher than the general sidewalk, and is directly connected by a land bridge at an intersection without a separate crosswalk. It is designed to be easily accessible from all areas of Wirye New Town, and the complex outside the human ring can reach the human ring in 5 minutes using a land bridge.
By bicycle
[edit]See
[edit]- Starfield City Wirye (스타필드시티 위례). 200 Wirye-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, +82 1833-09001, open 10:00, close 22:00.
- Graphic X Daishin (그래픽바이대신)]. 387, Wirye Circulation-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, ☏ +82 10-2710-3871, open 11:00, close 22:00
- Wirye Assumption Church (위례성모승천성당). 470 Wirye Circulation-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, ☏ +82 2-404-1700

- Wirye Story Box. 991, Heonneung-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si
- Wirye Central Plaza (위례중앙광장). 506 Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Open 24 hours a day
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Sushizak (스시작). 530 Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 12:00 ~ close 22:00, ₩100,000, ☏ 031-697-8544
- katsu omoi wirye (카츠오모이). 554-4 KR, Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 10:30 ~ close 15:00, ₩10,000~20,000, ☏ 050-71369-3860
- Jeong Hee (정희) . Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 11:00 ~ close 21:00, ₩10,000~20,000, ☏ 050-71405-0149
- Ravello (라벨로). Room A 207, 2nd floor of KR 1-dong, 509-2 Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 11:00 ~ close 21:20, ₩10,000~20,000, ☏ 031-755-0729

- WooBong house (우봉집). 8-61F, Wirye Seoro 1-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 11:-00 ~ close 23:00, \12,000~20,000
Drink
[edit]Café
[edit]- Weekly Coffee. 230 B123, Wirye Plaza-ro, Seoul, open 09:00 ~ close 20:00, ₩1~10,000.
- Abbey Rodad Coffee Bar. Room 103, 1F, 221 Wiryeseo-ro 1-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, opem 12:00, close 23:00
- Andaimo Espresso Bar. Wirye Bo-mi Riseville Shopping Center, Room 104-2 of 82A-dong, Wirye Plaza-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 09:00, close 18:00
- Rebrew cafe. 281F, Wiryeseo-ro 3-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, open 10:00, close 23:00
Sleep
[edit]There are many apartments in the area, so accommodation options are limited. However, there are two accommodations located in central Wirye.
- Militopia Hotel Balmain, 83 Wirye-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-727-9300, Standard room for ₩100,000 in weekday and ₩120,000 in weekend.
- Yaja Hotel Wirye, 9-10 Wirye Plaza-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, ☏ +82 31-759-0508, Standard room for ₩50,000 in weekday and ₩70,000 in weekend.