Supporting Young People's Dreams: Hwaseong Special City Holds Scholarship Dormitory Entrance Ceremony

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-seong] Hwaseong Special City held the '2026 Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory Entrance Ceremony' on the 14th at Danhon Dawon Ieumseo.

The ceremony was organized to celebrate the new residents' fresh start and introduce the scholarship dormitory operations and support programs.

The event was attended by approximately 350 people including Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, City Council Speaker Bae Jung-soo, National Assembly members Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Yong-gi, Hwaseong City Council members, Lim Seon-il (CEO of Hwaseong City Talent Development Foundation), new residents of the 2026 Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory, and their parents.

The ceremony began with a pre-event performance, followed by new residents' oath, speeches from distinguished guests, and a donation ceremony featuring contributions collected by 2025 scholarship dormitory residents. Subsequently, an orientation on dormitory life and programs was held to provide residents with essential information for living in the scholarship dormitory.

Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun stated, "I hope the Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitory becomes a solid foundation for students as they pursue their dreams," and added, "We will continue to make efforts in operating the scholarship dormitory so that students can focus on their studies and gain diverse experiences in a stable environment."

He continued, "Each and every one of you is Hwaseong's future," and expressed, "Based on the precious experiences gained in the scholarship dormitory, I hope you nurture bigger dreams and grow into talented individuals who will contribute to the region and society in the future."

Meanwhile, the city operates two Hwaseong Scholarship Dormitories (Dongjak Narae Hall and Dobong Narae Hall) to reduce the economic burden of Hwaseong-born university students who have advanced to universities in Seoul and the metropolitan area and to provide a stable academic environment. The city also supports students' growth and development through various programs including character and leadership education.

Dongjak Narae Hall, located in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, is a five-story building with one basement level (total floor area of 4,348 square meters) that opened in 2019. Dobong Narae Hall, located in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, is a nine-story building with two basement levels (total floor area of 5,380 square meters) that opened in 2009. The two scholarship dormitories operate with a total capacity of 438 residents and are equipped with residential rooms, dining facilities, lounges, computer rooms, and laundry facilities. Residents can use these facilities at an affordable monthly fee of 200,000 won (including meals).