CRI

 [ABSTRACT]

This study was conducted to thoroughly analyze the housing problems of young people in the Chungbuk region and to explore policy alternatives that consider the characteristics of each city and county. It involved an examination of youth housing policies and a survey targeting young people in Chungbuk.

Currently, youth housing policies consist of two axes: housing supply and financial support. Public rental housing is supplied in various rental housing types depending on the status of young people, such as newlyweds, young workers, and college students. Financial support is provided to young people in the form of housing funds and monthly rent support. Meanwhile, local governments operate separate youth housing policies according to local conditions. For example, large cities such as Seoul and Busan support private rental housing supply, Jeonju supports its own purchased rental housing, Okcheon supports its own monthly rent support, and Goesan focuses on attracting school-age children (for those returning to farming or rural areas).

As a result of examining the housing supply status in Chungbuk, it was found that apartment supply and rental housing are concentrated in certain regions, including Cheongju-si, leading to a serious regional gap. In areas with insufficient housing supply, severe housing aging, a lack of quality housing, relatively high prices, and inadequate living conditions, such as insufficient social and public amenities, make it difficult for young people to resolve housing problems.

According to the survey results, the majority of young people preferred apartments. As their age increases, their desired floor area and number of rooms also increase, along with the range of rent they can afford. This is believed to be due to higher income levels and the expansion of family members through marriage and childbirth. In terms of youth housing policies, young people preferred housing supply, loan interest support, and housing fund assistance. Satisfaction with housing conditions and the willingness to purchase a house varied by city and county, likely reflecting the settlement conditions in each region. Additionally, there was a demand for relaxing the income criteria for youth housing policies.

Based on these results, the policy direction for Chungbuk was proposed. First, the provision of customized rental housing tailored to regional characteristics, along with the expansion of monthly rent and jeonse fund support, was suggested. Considering the housing supply conditions in urban and rural areas, we proposed expanding public rental housing and job-linked housing in urban areas, while promoting settlement in rural areas through remodeling empty houses and strengthening living infrastructure. Additionally, measures such as enhancing online platforms, increasing promotional efforts, and developing housing policies that encourage youth participation were suggested to prevent jeonse fraud and improve policy accessibility.