Hwaseong City Holds Scholarship Dormitory Entrance Ceremony... Cheering for Future Talents Who Surpassed a 2.7:1 Competition Ratio

City Supports the First Step Toward Youthful Dreams
Demonstrating the Passion and High Expectations of Hwaseong's Talented Students

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jung Myunggeun) held the "2026 Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory Entrance Ceremony" at Dongtan Dawon Ieumteo on March 14, 2026. The event was organized to celebrate the new beginning of the incoming residents of the Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory and to introduce the dormitory’s operations and support programs.

Myungkeun Jeong, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, is taking a commemorative photo while holding the admission oath with representatives of the new residents of Hwaseong Scholarship Hall. Provided by Hwaseong City

The ceremony was attended by Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City; Bae Jeongsu, Chairman of the Hwaseong City Council; Lee Junseok, National Assemblyman; Jeon Yonggi, National Assemblyman; members of the Hwaseong City Council; Lim Seonil, CEO of the Hwaseong Talent Development Foundation; as well as the 2026 dormitory residents and their parents, totaling around 350 people.

The event began with a pre-ceremony performance, followed by the entrance oath by new residents, congratulatory speeches from key officials, and the presentation of donations collected by the 2025 dormitory residents. Afterward, a living guide and program orientation were provided to offer incoming students the necessary information for dormitory life.

Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, stated, “I hope the Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory becomes a strong foundation for students as they pursue their dreams. We will continue our efforts to operate the dormitory so that students can focus on their studies and gain diverse experiences in a stable environment.”

He added, “Each and every one of you represents the future of Hwaseong. I hope you will nurture bigger dreams based on your valuable experiences at the dormitory and grow into talents who will contribute to the region and society in the future.”

Meanwhile, Hwaseong Special City operates two Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitories (Dongjak Naraegwan and Dobong Naraegwan) to alleviate the financial burden and provide a stable academic environment for local students attending universities in Seoul and the metropolitan area. The city also supports students’ growth and development through a range of programs, including personality and leadership education.

Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, is delivering a congratulatory speech to the new residents and their parents at the '2026 Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory Entrance Ceremony' held at Dongtan Dawon Community Center on the 14th. Provided by Hwaseong City

Dongjak Naraegwan, located in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, is a five-story building (one basement floor and four above ground) with a total floor area of 4,348 square meters and opened in 2019. Dobong Naraegwan, located in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, is an eleven-story building (two basement floors and nine above ground) with a total floor area of 5,380 square meters and opened in 2009. Together, the two dormitories can accommodate a total of 438 residents and are equipped with living facilities such as dormitory rooms, a cafeteria, lounge, computer room, and laundry room. Residents can use the facilities for an affordable monthly fee of 200,000 won (including meals).

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