Suwon City Opens 'Saebit Hostel' for Young Newcomers to Stay Short-Term

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special Metropolitan City is operating ‘Saebit Hostel,’ a short-term accommodation facility for young people relocating to Suwon.

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] On the 9th, the city held the ‘Saebit Hostel Opening Ceremony’ in the lobby on the 1st floor of the main building of Suwon Youth Hostel, attended by Mayor Lee Jae-jun and young people scheduled to move in, among others. At the opening ceremony, the mayor presented plaques to the incoming young residents.

Saebit Hostel is a short-term accommodation facility provided to young people relocating to Suwon City for employment or studies. The 3rd floor of the main building of Suwon Youth Hostel, consisting of 10 rooms (2 persons per room), is utilized as Saebit Hostel.

Up to 20 young people aged 19-39 can use the facility, and the daily accommodation fee is 4,000 won.

Eligible applicants include △Young people currently employed at or confirmed to be hired by small and medium-sized enterprises with registered addresses in Suwon City (Priority 1) △Young people currently employed at or confirmed to be hired by enterprises or institutions other than small and medium-sized enterprises with registered addresses in Suwon City (Priority 2) △Young people currently enrolled in or confirmed to enroll at universities or graduate schools with registered addresses in Suwon City (Priority 3).

Young people not falling under Priority 1-3, such as those currently residing in Suwon but requiring temporary housing due to expiration of their jeonse or monthly rental contracts, may be selected as Priority 4 through internal screening.

The city operates an accompanying manager (housing assurance) service for Saebit Hostel residents. The accompanying manager assists young people when viewing housing and provides consultation regarding jeonse and monthly rental contracts.

Information on how to apply for admission can be found on the Suwon Youth Support Center website (www.swyouth.kr) in the ‘Programs’ bulletin board.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun said, “Creating a society where young people want to live is everyone’s responsibility,” and added, “I hope that life in Suwon will be remembered as a pleasant memory.”