Gosichon Explained
Gosichon[1] (Korean: 고시촌), also called Goshichon[2] or Goshi Village,[3] is a Korean term used to refer to residences of civil service examinees.[4]
Etymology
The origin of the term is from "Gosi" and "Chon", literally "town of civil service examinees".
History
One of the notable goshichons in Sillim-dong, Gwanak District formed in 1975 due to campuses of Seoul National University moving to the area.[4]
Notes and References
- News: Chang. May Choon. Boom in Seoul's mini-room housing. 27 February 2018. The Straits Times. 10 October 2015.
- News: Park. Ju-min. In South Korea's "Exam Village" young voters yearn for change. 27 February 2018. Reuters. 17 December 2012.
- News: Lee. Jiyeon. S.Korean cram school gulag is all books, dreams. 27 February 2018. Reuters. 6 May 2008.
- Encyclopedia: 고시촌 . . . Korean . 2018-02-24.