HDC Hyundai Development Company

Since its establishment in 1976, Hyundai Development Company has built more than 400,000 housing units in Korea, starting from its Hyundai Apartment Complex in Gangnam with 6,000 units. In terms of housing units constructed, Hyundai Development Company ranks top in Korea. Hyundai Development Company specializes in the housing market among Hyundai Group’s construction subsidiaries. Hyundai Development Company was the first builder, which enabled prospective residents to conduct preliminary quality checks before their move-ins, bearing standards for quality service and construction. Hyundai Apartments built by Hyundai Development Company had been synonymous with apartments in Korea. After Chairman Chung Mong-Gyu took the reins, Hyundai Development Company launched a new apartment brand IPARK in March 2001, adding a sophisticated and upscale touch to Hyundai apartments’ sturdy, trustworthy image. Hyundai Development Company continues to build up its reputation, creating landmarks across the country such as IPARK apartment complexes in the most-coveted areas such as Samsung-dong in Seoul, Haeundae in Busan and Suwon in Gyeonggi-do.

Hyundai Development Company has emerged as a leading company in the large venue construction, completing the world's largest office building, Gangnam Finance Center in 2002, and building sports facilities across the nation, including Daejeon World Cup Stadium with a semi-retractable roof, the first of its kind in Korea, and Korea’s first domed baseball stadium. Hyundai Development Company has been active in the super high-rise building market, completing a 45-story office building complex, Gangnam Finance Center, a 46-story high Samsung-dong IPARK and a 72-story high Haeundae IPARK (2011). Hyundai Development Company has also pursued various construction projects including Yongsan Express Train Terminal Private Equity Project, one of the largest multi-purpose cultural centers in Asia, other retail facilities, educational facilities, hotels, production and exhibition facilities.

Hyundai Development Company has undertaken civil engineering projects in various areas such as roads, bridges, ports and railways, which require advanced technologies. Hyundai Development Company has taken part in the construction of key expressways around the country such as Gyeongbu Expressway, Jungbu Expressway, Seoul Circular and Namhae Expressway and proved its technological prowess in various bridge projects such as Bukhang Bridge, Gwangan Bridge and Hantan Bridge. Starting from the pilot section of Gyeongbu High Speed Way, Hyundai Development Company has taken part in various subway, railway and high-tech speed rail projects such as High Speed Railway in the Greater Seoul Area and Honam High Speed Railway. Hyundai Development Company is active in both publicly and privately financed projects. Starting from New Daegu-Busan Expressway, Hyundai Development has undertaken privately financed SOC projects in the road and railway segments such as Seoul Chuncheon Highway, Suseok-Hopyeong Expressway, Gangnam Beltway and Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit. Hyundai Development Company has also undertaken various SOC projects in the port development segment such as 1-1 phase of the Ulsan New Port, 1-1 phase of the Masan Port, 2-3 and 2-4 phases of the Busan New Port and East Pier of the Pyeongtaek Port. In addition, Hyundai Development Company has undertaken other SOC projects such as Bukhang Bridge and Daegu Art Museum.

Halla Construction, Hyundai Development's predecessor, constructed the Samcheonpo thermal power plant in South Gyeongsang Province. Hyundai Development Company has also undertaken various plant projects such as desulphurization facilities, gas supply, gasoline stations, incineration plants and water treatment facilities. Hyundai Development Company has expanded its market reach globally and conducted Jizan Cement Plant Project in Saudi Arabia and constructed power plants, sulfur production plants, water treatment facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. It has further been expanding its plant business such as Dongducheon LNG combined cycle power plant project and Tongyong Combined-Cycle power plant.