Gyeonggi Province to Support Half of Renovation Costs for Small-Scale Hanok Houses...Up to 3 Million Won

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province is launching a project to support half of the renovation costs for hanok houses, up to 3 million won, to preserve our traditional architectural culture.

Gyeonggi Province will accept applications for the 'Emergency Support Project for Small-Scale Hanok Repairs' from June 15 to July 15.

The project targets hanok houses within the province that require emergency repairs (small-scale) such as damaged roof tiles and deteriorated wood with total construction costs not exceeding 6 million won.

Based on a total budget of 60 million won, the province will directly support at least 20 construction projects with half of the construction costs (up to 3 million won) from provincial funds.

The existing 'Gyeonggi Hanok Architecture Support Project' was a project supported jointly with cities and counties, with support eligibility determined according to city and county ordinances and budgets. However, this newly launched project will be implemented independently by Gyeonggi Province, allowing all residents to apply regardless of their city or county.

Applicants can submit their application forms and required documents to the Gyeonggi Province Architecture and Design Division (031-8008-3477) in person or by mail.

The province will determine support eligibility and amount through review by the Architecture Committee according to the ordinance, and provide support funds after completion of the hanok renovation.

A Gyeonggi Province official stated, "While hanok houses have maintenance costs higher than general residences, we hope this project will preserve the unique beauty and dignity of hanok architecture."