Hwasun County Supports Job-Seeking Youth from Housing to Employment Preparation

Cheongnyeon House, Youth Center, and Eoullim Square:
The "Connecting Axis" of Youth Policy

Exterior view of Youth House. Provided by Hwasun County

Hwasun County in South Jeolla Province announced on January 23 that the "Youth Road," established in the Cheongchun Sinjak-ro area of Hwasun-eup, is becoming a key hub that connects the daily lives and futures of young people. The Hwasun County Cheongnyeon House, which provides housing for job-seeking youth, the Cheongchun Deullak Youth Center that supports learning and challenges, and the Eoullim Square, where culture and relaxation come together, serve as a single axis and an organic spatial network, forming an on-site foundation for youth policies.

Cheongnyeon House: A Place to Ease Housing Worries and Focus on New Challenges

Cheongnyeon House in Hwasun County, which opened in December 2024, is a residential space for job-seeking youth. It was established to support young people in preparing for employment and settling in the region by providing housing stability.

Residents can stay for up to one year with a deposit of 500,000 won and a monthly rent of 10,000 won. The facilities focus on single-occupancy rooms, come equipped with basic furniture, and offer shared amenities, allowing residents to reduce their living burdens and concentrate on job preparation and self-development.

In 2025, a total of 15 young people lived in Cheongnyeon House. In 2026, the facility transitioned from shared to primarily single rooms, and 12 new residents (6 men and 6 women) were selected through an open recruitment process and are now living there.

One resident shared, "The greatest help was being able to prepare for employment without worrying about housing," reflecting on their experience at Cheongnyeon House.

From Cheongnyeon House to New Challenges at Cheongchun Deullak Youth Center

Located near Cheongnyeon House, the Cheongchun Deullak Youth Center in Hwasun County operates as a space where housing and learning are naturally connected. The center offers practical employment support programs year-round, including job lectures, one-on-one interview mentoring, and interview attire rentals. It also provides education and expert consulting for young people preparing to start their own businesses.

These employment and entrepreneurship support programs are linked with Cheongnyeon House residents and are leading to tangible results. In 2025, 4 out of the 15 residents secured jobs at public institutions and other organizations, while 1 resident succeeded in starting a business through youth entrepreneurship support. Approximately 33.3% of all residents achieved employment or entrepreneurship outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of policies that combine housing support with employment and entrepreneurship assistance.

Resident A said, "Receiving mentoring at the youth center and getting immediate access to the information needed for job preparation has been a huge help."

Another example is resident J, who was hired by a public corporation after systematically organizing their interview strategies through one-on-one mentoring at Cheongchun Deullak. Resident K, who successfully launched a business, started a travel package service in Hwasun County with the help of housing and consulting support, showcasing the potential for regionally rooted entrepreneurship.

These achievements show that Hwasun County's youth policies are driving real change on the ground.

Eoullim Square: Where Culture and Relaxation Become Part of Everyday Life

Eoullim Square is a relaxation space where young people can freely spend time in their daily lives. It serves as an open area where those fatigued from job searching and daily routines can take a break or have conversations.

In particular, the youth busking events held from 2024 through 2025 made Eoullim Square recognized as a cultural space open to both young people and local residents. Building on this experience, Hwasun County plans to expand the operation of Eoullim Square from 2026 as a year-round cultural and relaxation space where people can comfortably stay in any season.

Jo Mihwa, Head of the Population and Youth Division, stated, "Cheongnyeon House, the youth center, and Eoullim Square are not just individual facilities, but together form a single axis and an organic spatial network that connects the lives of young people. We will continue to organically expand youth policies to ensure uninterrupted housing stability, job opportunities, entrepreneurship support, and access to cultural experiences."