344 Aging Houses Selected for Renovation in Dongducheon, Andong, Gwangyang, and More

Ministry of Land Expands Public-Private Partnership

for Renovation of Aging Homes

This year, the nominated sites for the public-private partnership project to improve aging houses include the Namsan Moru District in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province; the Sinan and Anmak Districts in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province; and the Dochon Village District in Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province. In addition, Dongdaesin 1-dong in Seo-gu, Busan and Yongdang 1-district in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province were also selected. This project, launched in 2018, involves the government, corporations, and non-profit organizations collaborating to renovate old houses in vulnerable urban areas. To date, over 1,300 houses have benefited from the initiative. This year, repairs will be carried out for 344 households across the five newly selected locations.

On April 2, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will sign a business agreement to promote this project with the Regional Era Committee, Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation, KCC, Commax, KCC Shinhan Wallpaper, Kyungdong Navien, and Habitat for Humanity Korea. The initiative was designed to supplement the Saeteul Village Project, which supports the renovation of homes as part of efforts to improve living conditions in vulnerable urban areas. Since its launch in 2015, the Saeteul Village Project has provided support for living infrastructure, home repairs, and care services in underprivileged neighborhoods such as hillside villages, with 199 projects selected up to last year.

The government is responsible for project planning and administrative support, while Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation provides sponsorship funding. Each participating company contributes by supplying windows, building materials, smart home security materials, wallpaper, and heating systems. Habitat for Humanity Korea is in charge of implementing renovations and repairs. From 2018 to the present, 1,325 aging homes have been improved. Last year alone, repairs were carried out on 221 houses in Umgwang Village in Busan, Keundorangjil Village in Gwangju, Bongsan 2-district Village in Gangwon Province, Naksujeong Village in Jeonju, and Jeomchon 3-dong Village in North Gyeongsang Province.

Kim Hyojung, Director of Urban Policy at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "It is meaningful in that each partner leveraged their expertise to make tangible improvements to the living environment of residents in vulnerable areas," adding, "We will continue to expand cooperation with the private sector so that residents in these areas can live in safer and more comfortable environments."

The front door was replaced to enhance security, insulation performance, and the external appearance of the unit. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

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