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Rising housing issues like rental fraud, elderly isolation, and young adults stuck in tiny living spaces are becoming all too common.
To tackle these challenges, the Korean government has launched a new housing model called “specialized housing for target groups.”

A total of 1,786 units across 14 regions will be provided to meet the needs of specific groups such as youth, the elderly, newlyweds, and regional workers.

These are not just rental units—they include services like shared kitchens, caregiving support, and job-linked facilities.
It’s a shift toward lifestyle-based housing policy.

In this post, let’s break down the housing types and find out if you or your area can benefit!

The 2025 specialized housing program includes 1,786 units nationwide, tailored into four key types:

1. Elderly Welfare Housing (368 units)
→ For seniors over 65, featuring accessibility and integrated welfare facilities.

2. Employment-Linked Housing (159 units)
→ Aimed at young entrepreneurs and workers near industrial complexes; includes shared offices and co-working spaces.

3. Youth Specialized Housing (176 units)
→ Designed for students and young professionals; equipped with shared kitchens, seasonal storage, and rest areas.

4. Local Proposal Type (1,083 units)
→ Local governments propose based on regional needs—e.g., coal miners, military workers, intergenerational households.

Here are 4 standout regional examples from the 2025 specialized housing projects:

📍 Bucheon, Gyeonggi: Intergenerational housing for parents and adult children (741 units)
📍 Samcheok, Gangwon: Shared housing for coal miners and university students with mentoring and mental support (100 units)
📍 Ulsan: Housing near university and industrial complex with shared spaces (72 units)
📍 Pocheon, Gyeonggi: Military civil servants' housing with lounge and storage (32 units)

The rest of the cities and housing types are summarized in the table above.

These new housing models go beyond just providing shelter—they aim to improve overall quality of life.

👩‍🎓 For youth and newlyweds:
- Shared kitchens, lounges, party rooms for social interaction
- Seasonal storage and practical design for small living
- Co-working spaces for startup and work-from-home support

👵 For elderly residents:
- Senior-friendly design with safety handles and barrier-free paths
- Integrated welfare services: senior centers, health support
- Possible connection to local healthcare and care services

🛠 For workers near industrial areas:
- Located near jobs, reducing commute time
- Facilities like gyms, offices, and meeting rooms included

🏘 For local challenges:
- Intergenerational living to share caregiving responsibilities
- Tailored facilities like military lounges, community kitchens
- Designed to retain youth population and boost local settlement

🗓 Future Schedule
- Second round of applications expected in late 2025
- Construction and tenant recruitment to follow from 2026 onward
- Timeline and eligibility may vary by region and local government

⚠️ Important Notes
- These units are not yet open for application—just selected for development
- Eligibility depends on your demographic (youth, elderly, newlyweds, etc.)
- Plans are subject to change based on local development conditions

📍 Where to Check
- LH, SH, and local housing agencies’ websites
- Call your local housing welfare department
- Official announcements on www.korea.kr

In today’s world, “where and how we live” has become a deeply personal and social issue.
This specialized housing project isn’t just about offering more rental units—it’s about building better, more connected communities.

Although applications haven’t opened yet, now is the perfect time to start preparing and checking local announcements.

If you found this article helpful, please share it with others who might benefit from these housing opportunities.
I’ll be back with more practical and warm insights soon! 🏠