Seoul City Announces New Residents Recruitment for 'Living Public Hanok' Program

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 20th that it is recruiting new tenants for the 'Living in Public Hanok' project, which rents out hanok houses for up to three years.

'Living in Public Hanok' is a project that renovates public hanok houses owned by Seoul in the Bukchon area for residential use and rents them out short-term to citizens who want to experience living in a hanok. The project began in October 2017 and currently operates two locations, with one of them seeking new tenants. The hanok is located at 15-7 Gye-dong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, with a land area of 139.8㎡ and a building area of 42.8㎡, consisting of a living room, kitchen, main bedroom, guest room, and yard.

The tenant recruitment will be conducted through a price-competitive bidding process until the 10th of next month. The highest bidder above the estimated price will be awarded the lease.

Bidders must be members of a household without home ownership residing in Seoul. If awarded, up to two people must live directly in the hanok. Additionally, tenants are required to write quarterly experience reports about Bukchon and living in a hanok to share with the general public. After two years of residence, tenants can apply for a renewal to extend the lease for one more year.

Detailed information can be found on the Seoul city website and the Seoul Hanok Portal where the announcement is posted. The city will open the hanok for visits from 2 PM to 5 PM on the 25th and 26th of this month. Anyone can visit and tour the house while complying with quarantine guidelines.

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