Sinchon is not the vibrant student neighborhood it once was and the Seodaemun District Office hopes to change that by creating facilities for students and lifting regulations.
Although short-term lessors tend to be avoided by landlords, co-living house operators and booking companies are exploring the niche market of foreigners looking for short-term stays.
Sinchon in western Seoul is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the capital city and a popular area for students to hang out. With all those students gathered in one place there is a definite need for a range of affordable, tasty restaurants.
As a student, I find myself frequently worrying about living expenses. Living in Seoul made such a dent in my student budget that I began to think of ways to have fun without spending much.
It's the 21st century — why attend a women’s university? It all stems from the split second of hesitation many women experience every day, says the president of Ewha Womans University.
Passersby take photos of a media art piece showcased via a digital sign on an outer wall of the Hyundai U-Plex Department Store in Sinchon, western Seoul, on Wednesday morning.
Seoul officials Thursday named Sinchon, Hongdae and Nagwon-dong as new Covid-19 hot spots, hinting at possible links to the Itaewon cluster.
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