Muan County, Youth Move into 'Muan-type 10,000 Won Housing'

Pilot Vacant House Regeneration Project Completed
Transforming Spaces into Hope

Muan County, Jeonnam (Governor Kim San) announced on the 19th that two "Muan-style Ten-Thousand-Won Houses," remodeled as part of a pilot vacant house regeneration project, have been successfully occupied by young residents.

The county held a welcoming ceremony for the new tenants on the 17th at the Muan-style Ten-Thousand-Won House in Maekpo-ri, Samhyang-eup. Governor Kim San attended the event to congratulate the youth on their new beginnings.

(Third from the left) County Governor Kim San is attending the welcome ceremony for moving into a vacant house in Maekpo-ri, Samhyang-eup, and taking a commemorative photo with the residents. Provided by Muan County

At the end of last year, the county launched the "Vacant House Repair OK, Rental GOOD" pilot project, remodeling abandoned houses in the area to offer them to young people and newlyweds at an affordable monthly rent of 10,000 won.

The selection of vacant houses was based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as proximity to amenities, elementary schools, public transportation, repair costs, and the condition of the houses. Tenants were chosen through an open recruitment process and a fair scoring system via the Muan County website.

Building on the successful start of this pilot project, the county plans to closely review its operation before expanding the initiative and exploring new residential welfare models. Efforts will continue to increase the utilization of vacant houses and implement various housing welfare policies so that more residents can benefit.

Governor Kim San stated, "Through this vacant house regeneration project, abandoned houses have been transformed into new homes, supporting stable living for vulnerable groups and contributing to the revitalization of the local community. We will continue to work on improving the residential environment through ongoing vacant house maintenance."