Former Deep-Sea Fishing Vessel Engineer Kwon Tae-ho Lives in a 66-pyeong Gimpo Apartment Won at Auction

Kwon Tae-ho, who appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jachwinam', is the owner of a 66-pyeong apartment who has settled in South Korea after finishing his life as a deep-sea fishing vessel engineer traveling the world. Based on the funds he saved while working at sea for 4 years on a tuna boat and 2 years on a squid boat, along with his interest in court auctions, he secured a spacious apartment in Gimpo.

From Deep-Sea Fishing Vessel Engineer to Gimpo Apartment Auction Winner

Kwon Tae-ho traveled the world while working as an engineer on deep-sea fishing vessels in the past. Having experienced various countries to the point where the last page of his passport was filled with stamps, he decided to settle in South Korea as he aged and gained experience. Currently, instead of being on a ship, he has a job in South Korea with a regular commute.

The reason he chose Gimpo is related to his family. Influenced by his father, who worked in the field of court auctions for 30 years, he became interested in auctions, and he settled here when a 66-pyeong apartment became available that he could win within his desired price range. He stated that he prepared the house with costs in the 300 million won range, including the winning bid, taxes, and interior design costs. However, he cited as a disadvantage that while the natural scenery where the house is located is excellent, the surrounding infrastructure is lacking, making it somewhat remote. He explained that it is a good place to settle in one's old age because it is a place with good natural surroundings inside Pungmu Station where there is a temple, but the infrastructure is insufficient for activities such as going out to drink coffee.

Minimalist Life Using Only 10 Pyeong of the 66-pyeong Space

Despite the large area of 66 pyeong, Kwon's house feels very empty. Because he had the habit of living with only necessary items since his time on ships, he chose a method of leaving space empty rather than filling up the large house. In fact, he lives using only about 10 pyeong of the total space. Since managing a large area of 66 pyeong is not easy, he left the space empty so that a robot vacuum cleaner could move smoothly by minimizing his belongings. In fact, his 'number one treasure' is a robot vacuum cleaner.

Looking at the structure of the house, he turned one of the original five rooms into four rooms by blocking one off. This was a choice to use the living room more widely. Because the existing cherry molding structure made the house look narrow, he changed the structure to use the living room more widely and proceeded with partial interior work focusing on wallpaper and flooring. In the room used as a bedroom, two beds brought for guests are placed, and other rooms maintain a minimalist state, being empty without furniture or items or having only a single suitcase. The bathroom is also kept empty for guests, showing almost no signs of use.

A Space Containing Parents' Gifts and Personal Tastes

Throughout the house, the sincerity of his family and his personal tastes are evident. The sea painting hanging on the living room wall was a gift from his father, and the large dining table and six chairs in the kitchen were also gifts from his father. The kitchen was designed to be wide and clean following his mother's advice, but since he does not cook often himself, only a small amount of dishes are placed on the dish rack. On one side of the kitchen, whiskey purchased at a duty-free shop and displayed adds to the atmosphere of the space.

Kwon has a hobby of enjoying a glass of beer after work, so he displays and enjoys various beers in the refrigerator. Additionally, since he has a habit of enjoying pasta, he also keeps related ingredients. While enjoying the leisure provided by the large house, he continues a minimalist life, expressing his honest feelings that a small house is more comfortable to live in. He added that he currently spends an average of about 350,000 won for management fees.