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Young South Koreans Turn to Goshiwons Amid Rent Surge

12/9/2025

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Kim, a 31-year-old resident of Seoul, moved into a goshiwon because rents for studio flats rose.
Goshiwon are dormitory-style accommodations with shared facilities, often used by students and low-wage workers.
Data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shows 5.3% of households led by people aged 19 to 34 lived in non-traditional housing in 2024, more than double the overall 2.2%.

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Story summary

Kim, a 31-year-old resident of Seoul, moved into a goshiwon because rents for studio flats rose.
Goshiwon are dormitory-style accommodations with shared facilities, often used by students and low-wage workers.
Data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shows 5.3% of households led by people aged 19 to 34 lived in non-traditional housing in 2024, more than double the overall 2.2%.