Hwaseong City's 'Seoul University Student Dormitory' Growing in Popularity

A dormitory operated by Hwaseong City for students attending universities in the Seoul metropolitan area is growing increasingly popular each year.

According to the city on the 21st, this year's selection of new residents for Hwaseong City's First and Second Dormitories showed a high competition rate of 3-to-1.

The First Dormitory, which accommodates 80 residents, is located in Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, while the Second Dormitory, where 187 residents live, is situated in Changdong, Dobong-gu.

As a result of recruitment conducted in February, showing a competition rate of 3-to-1, a total of 114 residents were selected—91 for the First Dormitory and 23 for the Second Dormitory—and began their dormitory life starting from the 20th.

Students who pay only 172,000 won per month can focus on their studies in a comfortable environment with computer facilities, fitness centers, and reading rooms.

The city selected residents from among those originally from Hwaseong who are new or continuing students at universities in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Selection criteria were set at 70% based on academic performance and 30% based on family circumstances, with priority given to recipients of basic living allowances, persons with disabilities, and those in near-poor households. Additionally, 5% bonus points were given to applicants from high schools within the city.

A city official stated, "In a reality where university dormitories exceed 1 million won per month or self-rented rooms exceed 500,000 won per month, this is the greatest benefit the city provides to students from the region," adding, "Parents who toured the facilities, which surpass university dormitories, also expressed satisfaction."