Seoul to Expand Public Hanok Facilities Amid Rising Demand for Traditional Housing

Seoul to scale up public hanok amid rising demand for traditional housing

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday it will expand its network of public hanok facilities and broaden cultural programming this year as interest in traditional Korean housing continues to grow. The city currently operates 35 public hanok that serve as workshop studios, cultural venues and residential spaces. The properties are created by purchasing hanok at risk of demolition and repurposing them to preserve architectural heritage. According to the city, public hanok drew approximate

By The Korea Herald