Bonghwa County Opens Dormitory Support... Recruiting 60 University Students

Fifty Selected for Daegu and Gyeongbuk, Ten for Seoul
Relieving the Burden of Housing Costs Expected

Bonghwa County is launching the recruitment of residents for the 2026 academic year for the Local Student Dormitory and the Seoul Metropolitan Area Happy Dormitory to support local students' academic environment.

On the 16th, Bonghwa County announced, "We are recruiting residents for the Local Student Dormitory and the Seoul Metropolitan Area Happy Dormitory so that university students from the region can reduce their financial burden and concentrate on their studies in a stable environment."

Bonghwa County Office. Photo by Kwon Byunggeon

The total number of students to be selected this year is 60. Fifty students will be selected for the Local Student Dormitories at four universities in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions (Kyungpook National University, Yeungnam University, Keimyung University, and Daegu University), and ten students will be selected for the Happy Dormitory in Seoul.

Eligible applicants, as of the announcement date on the 14th, are current students, returning students, or freshmen whose own or their guardian’s registered address is in Bonghwa County, or whose family registration is based in Bonghwa County.

The selection process will take into account factors such as length of residence, academic performance, and alma mater, and the detailed criteria may differ by dormitory. Prospective applicants can check Bonghwa County's official website for detailed information through the notices and announcements section.

Kim Kyungsook, Director of Education and Family Affairs at Bonghwa County, stated, "We are doing our utmost to provide a stable residential environment so that local students can focus on their studies without financial concerns," adding, "We will continue to expand educational and settlement support policies so that students can pursue their dreams based in the region."

Meanwhile, Bonghwa County's support program for the Local Student Dormitory and Happy Dormitory is recognized as an effective educational welfare policy that helps local talent continue their studies while also strengthening the settlement base for young people in the region.