Wirye New Town, Planned community in Songpa District, South Korea.
Wirye New Town is a planned residential district spanning Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, combining housing blocks, shops, and landscaped green spaces across a large development. The layout connects different neighborhoods through streets and pathways, each section designed with its own parks and amenities.
The area takes its name from Wiryeseong, an ancient royal center from centuries past before modern development transformed the landscape. This historical naming preserves the connection to that earlier period while the contemporary development is entirely new.
The district maintains connections to Korean heritage through the annual Hanseong Baekje Culture Festival, featuring traditional performances and exhibitions.
The area is served by several subway stations that connect to other parts of the region. Pedestrians and cyclists can use linked pathways and green areas for getting around.
A distinctive feature is the continuous transit network with tram lines that link different zones within the development and offer an alternative way to move around. This type of system is uncommon in most Korean residential areas.
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