Donghae City Recruiting Participants for Single Young Adults’ Hobby Class "Connecting Through Hobbies - Season 2"

Second Half Program Continues the Success of the First
Connecting People Through Cooking, Wine, Coffee, and Flowers

Donghae City in Gangwon Province is recruiting participants for the "2025 Hobby Class for Single Men and Women: Connecting Through Hobbies - Season 2" to provide local unmarried young adults with opportunities for leisure activities and social interaction.

View of Donghae City Hall.

The first round of the "Connecting Through Hobbies" program, held in the first half of the year, received high participation and positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the natural encounters facilitated by shared hobby activities.

In response to the enthusiastic support from young people, the city will offer a richer and more diverse Season 2 program in the second half of the year. In particular, reflecting participants’ requests in the first half for "a wider variety of classes," the number of classes has been expanded from three to four.

Eligible applicants are unmarried men and women aged 30 to 45 who either reside in Donghae City or work in the Donghae area. A total of 30 participants (15 men and 15 women) will be selected, and the program will be operated in groups of 10 to encourage natural interaction among participants.

The program will run for about four weeks from November 10 to December 5, divided into three groups: A, B, and C. The curriculum includes cooking, wine, barista, and flower therapy classes, which will be conducted by visiting local academies and professional organizations in sequence.

Those wishing to participate should submit an application form via email. Applicants must attach a certificate of unmarried status and either a resident registration certificate or a certificate of employment. The application deadline is November 5, and the final selection will be individually notified on November 7. For further details, please contact the Population Policy Team of the Administrative Department at Donghae City Hall.

Chae Sibyung, Director of the Administrative Department, stated, "Through the first half program, unmarried young adults were able to share hobbies, interact, and enhance their life satisfaction," adding, "We hope that Season 2 will become a platform for communication that goes beyond simple leisure activities to broaden interests and foster greater empathy."

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