Suwon City Offers Subsidies for Hanok Construction and Renovation

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 22nd that it will provide subsidies to citizens who build or renovate hanok (traditional Korean houses) to promote and popularize hanok.

Based on the 'Suwon City Hanok Support Ordinance,' the city will provide 80 million won to citizens who newly construct hanok within the Suwon Hwaseong District Unit Plan Area (2.24㎢), and up to 150 million won for construction in Hanok Promotion Areas (Shinpung-dong and Jangan-dong) within 50% of construction costs.

Full-scale renovation (including remodeling) of hanok buildings is supported from 60 million won to a maximum of 110 million won, while exterior and interior renovations are supported from 10 million won to 30 million won.

Citizens can download and complete applications on the city website (https://www.suwon.go.kr) under 'Information by Category→Culture and Sports→Tourism Business→Hanok Construction Subsidy Support Program' and submit them to the Hanok Support Team at Suwon City Hwaseong Business Office.

Support eligibility and amount will be determined through review by the Suwon City Hanok Committee. Selected citizens must begin hanok construction or renovation work within one year.

A city official stated, "We will continue to promote construction cost support projects to create hanok villages that can enhance Suwon's cultural value."

Meanwhile, the city has been implementing the 'Hanok Construction Subsidy Support Program' since 2013, providing 2.5 billion won (22 units) in subsidies for hanok construction to date. Among these, two units were selected for the 'Hanok of the Year Award' at the Republic of Korea Hanok Competition hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

For inquiries, contact the Hanok Support Team at Suwon City Hwaseong Business Office (031-228-4408).