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" (Korean: 고시; Hanja: 考試) and "Chon" (Korean: 촌; Hanja: 村), 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]
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