Hwasun County Holds Second 10,000 Won Rental Housing Lottery, Selects 100 Households

Support for Housing Stability for Young People and Newlyweds

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province announced on April 25 that it has completed the final selection of 100 new residents for the "Second Round Hwasun County 10,000 Won Rental Housing Lottery" for 2026.

The lottery event was conducted publicly in the presence of relevant officials and police officers to ensure fairness and transparency. Of the 399 people who registered in advance, 371 attended, and the final residents were selected, including 40 units for newlyweds and 60 units for young people.

A person happily celebrating winning a 10,000 won rent housing lottery.
[Photo by Hwasun County]

Among the selected residents, 57 individuals (57%) have addresses in Hwasun County, 33 individuals (33%) are from Gwangju Metropolitan City, and 10 individuals (10%) are from other regions. By age group, there were 50 people in their 20s (50%), 43 in their 30s (43%), and 7 in their 40s (7%).

For this second round, a total of 100 units—50 for young people and 50 for newlyweds—were offered. There were 436 applicants for the youth units and 53 applicants for the newlywed units, resulting in competition ratios of 8.8 to 1 and 1.1 to 1, respectively.

The 10,000 won rental housing is located in the central residential area of Hwasun County and offers excellent living conditions. Multiple elementary schools are within walking distance, providing a strong educational environment. In addition, nearby large supermarkets, hospitals, and cultural facilities are well-established, raising expectations for a high level of resident satisfaction.

The final selected residents will be able to move in between July and August and must complete their move-in registration with Hwasun County within 14 days of occupancy.

Jo Mihwa, Director of the Population and Youth Policy Division, stated, "We are pursuing various policies to ease the housing burden for young people and to make Hwasun a place where people can live without concerns about housing, jobs, or childcare."

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