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 edit
The origin of the term is from "Gosi" (Korean: 고시; Hanja: 考試) and "Chon" (Korean: 촌; Hanja: 村), literally "town of civil service examinees".
History edit
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]
References edit
- ^ Chang, May Choon (10 October 2015). "Boom in Seoul's mini-room housing". The Straits Times. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Park, Ju-min (17 December 2012). "In South Korea's "Exam Village" young voters yearn for change". Reuters. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ Lee, Jiyeon (6 May 2008). "S.Korean cram school gulag is all books, dreams". Reuters. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ a b "고시촌". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Academy of Korean Studies. Retrieved 2018-02-24.