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    Ensuring Housing Rights for Semi-basement Residents in the Climate Crisis - A Qualitative Case Study of Pyeongtaek City -

    기후위기시대, 반지하주택 거주자의 주거권 보장을 위한 질적 사례연구 - 평택시를 중심으로 -

    Yohan Jung, Saemi Moon, Jinho An

    정요한, 문새미, 안진호

    This qualitative study investigates the impact of the climate crisis on the daily lives, safety, and health of residents living in semi-basements. … + READ MORE
    This qualitative study investigates the impact of the climate crisis on the daily lives, safety, and health of residents living in semi-basements. The study explores the limitations of current policies and identifies unmet housing needs of these residents. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight household heads residing in semi-basement housing in Pyeongtaek. The analysis focuses on their experiences of environmental risks and specific demands for residential improvement. The findings indicate that recurrent flooding, water leakage, sewage backflow and extreme cold waves compromise the daily stability of the participants. Furthermore, high humidity, mold, and pests were linked to chronic health issues, including skin and respiratory ailments. The limited capacity to upgrade housing conditions and repeated damage intensified feelings of helplessness and social isolation. Participants expressed a need for fundamental policy actions, including housing cost subsidies, relocation support, facility safety improvements, and limits on semi-basement construction. Based on these findings, the study proposes concrete policy measures to secure the housing rights of semi-basement residents. - COLLAPSE
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    Research Trends of Elderly Supportive Housing for Aging in the Right Place - Focused on the Recent Literature and Korean Cases -

    적합한 지역사회 내 계속 거주를 위한 고령자 지원주택 연구 동향 분석 - 최근 국내외 문헌과 한국형 사례를 중심으로 -

    Jaehyun Park

    박재현

    Korea is rapidly entering a super-aged society, leading to an increase in demand for housing and welfare services for older adults. The … + READ MORE
    Korea is rapidly entering a super-aged society, leading to an increase in demand for housing and welfare services for older adults. The concept of aging in place, which supports older adults to live independently in the familiar homes and communities for as long as possible, has emerged as an important policy agenda. However, the concept has not been sufficiently applied in residential environments in Korea. In particular, the vulnerable elderly households living in public rental housing often experience both housing constraints and limited access to services. This study aims to analyze recent research trends related to supportive housing for the elderly since 2020 and to examine the applicability of integrated housing models for aging in the right place (AIRP). Total 31 domestic and international studies were reviewed and classified. In addition, in-depth interviews with elderly residents were conducted to explore the factors influencing AIRP. The findings indicate that sustainable AIRP is shaped by the interaction of five factors: physical environment, financial security, care service access, social capital, and psychological continuity. This study suggests that housing policies for older adults should adopt integrated approaches that converge residential environments, care services, and technological supports, and provides policy implications for developing a Korean model of AIRP. - COLLAPSE
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  • Research Article

    The Impact of Housing Voucher Policy on Upward Housing Mobility and Spatial Exclusion of Semi-basement Households - A Spatial Simulation Analysis Based on Rent Transactions -

    주택 바우처 정책이 반지하 거주 가구의 주거 상향과 공간적 배제에 미치는 영향 - 전월세 실거래가 기반의 공간적 시뮬레이션 분석 -

    Sohyun Mun

    문소현

    This study empirically analyzes the effectiveness and limitations of the Seoul Housing Voucher policy, introduced to assist semi-basement households in relocating to … + READ MORE
    This study empirically analyzes the effectiveness and limitations of the Seoul Housing Voucher policy, introduced to assist semi-basement households in relocating to above-ground housing. Using 2024-2025 real rent transaction data in Seoul, a simulation model was constructed for 426 eligible cases to examine the housing affordability constraints and spatial exclusion they face when attempting upward housing mobility with voucher support. The analysis results are as follows: First, relocating to an average-priced above-ground unit within the same neighborhood (dong) requires forfeiting an average of 38.2% of the existing living area. Second, when attempting upward housing mobility while maintaining the current housing size, 90% fail to enter above-ground housing within the same neighborhood, and even when expanding the search scope to the gu district, many are still forced to involuntarily relocate to other regions. In conclusion, the housing voucher leads to extreme space reductions or spatial exclusion rather than upward housing mobility. To overcome these limitations, implementing a differential voucher support system by region and easing eligibility criteria are necessary. - COLLAPSE
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    A Comparative Study on the Operational Structure and Evaluation System of Parenting-Friendly Housing Certification Programs - Focusing on the Certification Systems of Seoul and Tokyo -

    양육친화 주택 인증제도의 운영 구조 및 평가체계 비교 - 서울시와 도쿄도 인증제도를 중심으로 -

    Ji-Seon Park, Suk-kyung Kim

    박지선, 김석경

    This study analyzes and compares the operational structures and evaluation frameworks of parenting-friendly housing certification systems to identify their institutional characteristics and … + READ MORE
    This study analyzes and compares the operational structures and evaluation frameworks of parenting-friendly housing certification systems to identify their institutional characteristics and derive policy implications for improving such systems in South Korea. The study focuses on the “I-Sarang Home Certification System” implemented by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the “Tokyo Children’s Sukusuku Housing Certification System” operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. These cases were selected because both are public certification systems intended to promote parenting-friendly residential environments, while differing in institutional development and evaluation structure. The analysis examines the institutional background, operational structure, evaluation framework, and certification indicators of the two programs. The research adopts a content analysis approach based on policy documents and institutional guidelines. The results indicate that although both systems aim to promote parenting-friendly residential environments through public certification mechanisms, their policy orientations and evaluation frameworks differ. The Tokyo system emphasizes detailed physical criteria and a tiered certification model, whereas the Seoul system integrates spatial planning, childcare facilities, and operational management at the housing complex level. The findings provide policy implications for improving parenting-friendly housing certification systems in South Korea. - COLLAPSE
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  • Research Article

    A Study on the Types of Traditional Korean Houses and Regional Distribution in the Literature of the Korean Peninsula

    문헌으로 본 한반도 전통 민가 유형과 지역 분포에 관한 연구

    Jae-Woo Yoo, June-Hee Kim, Su-Yeon Kang, Ye-Eun Seo

    유재우, 김준희, 강수연, 서예은

    Research on traditional houses (minga) on the Korean Peninsula has been conducted for approximately one hundred years, yet no unified classification system … + READ MORE
    Research on traditional houses (minga) on the Korean Peninsula has been conducted for approximately one hundred years, yet no unified classification system has been established due to persistent disagreements among scholars over typological criteria and regional boundaries. Against this background, the present study systematically classifies the floor plan types of traditional Korean houses and synthesizes their regional distribution based on published literature from scholars in South Korea, North Korea, and Japan. The typological framework is organized around the concepts of kan (Bay) and kyeo (Barrel), and regional boundaries are examined against the traditional mountain-system framework known as sangyeongdo. The results identify a total of 15 regional distribution areas, comprising 1-barrel regions (8), a 1.5-barrel region of the Jeju type (1), and 2-barrel regions (6), with an additional 4 localities classified as special local types. By integrating previously disparate classifications under a unified kan–kyeo framework and presenting the results as a visualized distribution map, this study offers foundational reference data for future research on traditional Korean architecture. - COLLAPSE
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    A Study on Support Measures for Improving Housing Conditions through Case Analysis of Semi-Basement Housing - Focusing on the Cases in Seoul -

    반지하 주택 거주사례 분석을 통한 주거환경 개선 및 지원 방안 연구 - 서울시 사례를 중심으로 -

    Seon-Ju You, Suk-Kyung Kim, Sul-Ah Chung, Hyeon Kang, Eunjoo Lee, Soo-Young Shin

    유선주, 김석경, 정슬아, 강현, 이은주, 신수영

    This study aims to analyze the complex interactions among physical defects, residents’ management behaviors, and institutional information barriers that exacerbate housing conditions … + READ MORE
    This study aims to analyze the complex interactions among physical defects, residents’ management behaviors, and institutional information barriers that exacerbate housing conditions in semi-basement dwellings in Seoul. Ultimately, the study suggests the necessity of practical software-oriented support and educational programs to help residents autonomously maintain their housing environments, moving beyond conventional physical renovations. In terms of methodology, an initial field screening of 317 households was conducted, from which 8 extreme cases—where physical vulnerabilities, lack of spatial management, and information blind spots completely intersected—were selected for in-depth interviews and observations.The results are as follows: First, severe housing deterioration is driven not only by structural flaws but accelerates significantly when coupled with the absence of residents’ active space management. Second, even when residents are aware of housing policies, practical improvements are often hindered by institutional and procedural barriers, such as the requirement for landlord consent and complex application processes. Consequently, to complement existing physical improvement projects, software-oriented support—such as proactive maintenance networks, landlord-tenant mediation, and residential life coaching programs—must be expanded. In conclusion, ensuring substantive housing rights requires shifting from passive physical interventions toward enhancing residents’ self-management capacities. - COLLAPSE
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    A Case Study on Care and Welfare Delivery Scheme in Public Rental Housing for Older Adults to Support Aging in Place

    고령자 맞춤형 공공임대주택에서의 에이징 인 플레이스 실현을 위한 지원서비스 전달체계 사례 연구

    Seungyeoun Cho, Sujin Woo

    조승연, 우수진

    This study examines the support system for aging in place in public rental housing. First, the study reviews the concept and key … + READ MORE
    This study examines the support system for aging in place in public rental housing. First, the study reviews the concept and key components of aging in place and the housing policy context for older adults in Korea. It conducts case studies of major public housing types for older adults. Field visits and interviews with housing managers and residents were carried out between June and August 2025 in order to analyze both the physical housing environment and the delivery scheme for care and welfare services. The findings show that public rental housing for older adults contributes to aging in place by improving residential safety through age-friendly design features and by supporting access to welfare, community, health, and care resources that help residents maintain everyday life. However, the findings also indicate that the roles of local governments and operating organizations are also critical in coordinating care and welfare services and in linking housing with community-based support systems. The study also suggests that future policy responses should move beyond physical improvement alone and address the aging of existing public rental housing communities through age-mix and intergenerational strategies that prevent social isolation while avoiding the institutionalization of rental housing estates. - COLLAPSE
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    A Study on the Impact of the Management Factors of Community Housing in Seoul on Perceived Value and Continual Residing Intention

    서울시 공동체주택의 관리적 요인이 지각된 가치와 지속적 거주의사에 미치는 영향

    Yoo-Jin Shin

    신유진

    The purpose of this study is to verify the impact of the management factors of single household community housing of Seoul for … + READ MORE
    The purpose of this study is to verify the impact of the management factors of single household community housing of Seoul for single-person households on perceived value and continual residing intention. For this study, a survey was conducted among single-person households living in private rental community housing in Hongeun-dong, Myeonmok-dong, and Yeonnam-dong, Seoul. The data so collected were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0. The findings of the study showed that resident management, community invigoration, local community integration, and governance, which were the management factors of single household community housing, all had a significant and positive impact on the perceived value and continual residing intention, while perceived value had a significant and positive impact on continual residing intention. Also, perceived value was shown to have a significant mediating effect in the relationship between the management factors of single household community housing and continual residing intention, contributing to exploring the possibility of single household community housing as a sustainable housing model. - COLLAPSE
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    A Study on the Spatial Design Characteristics of Private Rooms in Nursing Homes in Denmark

    덴마크 노인요양시설 개인실의 공간 디자인 특성 연구

    Lee Dong Kim, Seo Ryeung Ju, Yi-Kyung Hong

    김이동, 주서령, 홍이경

    As South Korea enters a super-aged society, nursing homes are becoming essential housing alternatives, yet domestic facilities remain largely hospital-like environments focused … + READ MORE
    As South Korea enters a super-aged society, nursing homes are becoming essential housing alternatives, yet domestic facilities remain largely hospital-like environments focused on management efficiency. This study aims to analyze the spatial design characteristics of private rooms in Danish nursing homes—leaders in the “Aging in Place” and “from institution to home” paradigms—to derive implications for improving Korean facilities. The research investigated five facilities (three Plejebolig and two Plejehjem) using field surveys, manager interviews, and 3D modeling analysis of window-to-wall ratios. The findings are as follows: first, all facilities prioritized single rooms. Plejebolig units ranged from 41.50 m2 to 43.00 m2, and Plejehjem units measured 21.90 m2 and 38.40 m2, which are up to 4.5 times the Korean legal minimum (6.6 m2). Second, window-to-wall ratios of 56% to 62% maximized visual openness, and allowing personal furniture established a “home” identity rather than an institutional one. Third, ceiling-mounted hoists improved care efficiency, while handrails were installed selectively to balance medical functionality with a home-like environment. In conclusion, Danish cases demonstrate that private rooms must serve as a living space guaranteeing autonomy and dignity, suggesting that Korean nursing homes should shift their spatial focus from management efficiency to resident dignity. - COLLAPSE
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    Preferences for Smart Home Services according to the Lifestyle Types of Young Single-Person Households

    청년 1인 가구의 라이프스타일 유형에 따른 스마트홈 서비스 선호도

    Hee-Jeong Moon

    문희정

    This study aims to analyze the lifestyle types of young single-person households and investigate their preferences for smart home services to provide … + READ MORE
    This study aims to analyze the lifestyle types of young single-person households and investigate their preferences for smart home services to provide fundamental data for customized residential planning. An online survey was conducted with 202 individuals aged 20 to 39 residing in the Seoul metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using factor analysis, cluster analysis, and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) via SPSS 27.0. The lifestyles of young single-person households were categorized into three distinct clusters: the ‘Emotion-Driven Smart Practical Type,’ the ‘Passive Adoption Type,’ and the ‘Stability-Oriented Planned Frugality Type.’ The results indicated that the overall preference for smart home services was highest in ‘Intelligent Automation for Daily Convenience’ (M = 4.1), followed by ‘Energy Saving and Cost Management’ (M = 3.7), and ‘Safety and Security Enhancement’ (M = 3.4). Significant differences in service preferences were observed among the lifestyle clusters (p < .001). These findings suggest that smart home development should move beyond uniform technology supply toward lifestyle-based segmentation strategies. - COLLAPSE
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    Rethinking Seoul’s Community Housing for Future Policy Reform

    서울시 공동체주택 정책의 유산과 정책적 함의

    Won-Seok Nam, Ji-Yeon Oh

    남원석, 오지연

    This study assesses the community housing policy implemented over the past decade in a context where new supply has been discontinued, and … + READ MORE
    This study assesses the community housing policy implemented over the past decade in a context where new supply has been discontinued, and derives implications for future housing policy reform. To this end, a survey of residents was conducted to examine satisfaction levels and perceptions of community, while the architectural and spatial characteristics of community housing were analyzed using building registers, administrative data, and field surveys. The findings indicate the potential for expanding cooperative housing, diverse perceptions of community, active use of shared spaces, the potential contribution to the regeneration of aging low-rise residential areas, and low satisfaction with housing cost burdens. Based on these findings, the study proposes three policy implications for future housing policy design: (1) promoting high-quality, affordable housing delivered and managed by the private sector; (2) differentiating between cooperative and private rental housing types; and (3) supplying housing in low-rise residential areas to support the improvement of neighborhoods with a high concentration of aging housing. In addition, publicness in eligibility criteria and rent setting should be ensured in accordance with the characteristics of each housing type. These findings provide practical insights for designing sustainable and inclusive housing policies in similar urban contexts. - COLLAPSE
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    Company Housing Typologies and Historical Continuities in Ulsan as an Industrial City

    공업도시 울산 사택지의 유형과 역사적 계보

    Yeon-Kyung Lee

    이연경

    This study classifies the types of company housing estates (saetaekji) formed in Ulsan after its designation as a special industrial district in … + READ MORE
    This study classifies the types of company housing estates (saetaekji) formed in Ulsan after its designation as a special industrial district in 1962, and examines their historical lineage in connection with pre-1960s experiences. Through a review of literature and archival drawings, combined with comparative analysis of preceding estates from the Japanese colonial period and post-war reconstruction era - including Heungnam, Janghang, Bupyeong, Chungju, and Mungyeong - five types are identified: the Western planned estate type, the public housing type, the mixed type, the apartment complex type, and the self-generated company town type. Each type was shaped in response to industrial policies, corporate welfare strategies, and urban planning changes, while inheriting planning principles from the colonial and post-war periods. All five types share hierarchical spatial organization, including differentiation of housing size by rank and spatial separation between foreign and domestic employees. From the 1980s onward, apartment-centered restructuring led to dissolution of traditional company housing complexes, though the Hyundai Motor estate evolved into a Korean-style self-generated company town, remaining functional today. This study expands the scope of existing research by situating Ulsan’s housing estates within a historical continuum spanning the colonial period, post-war reconstruction, and rapid industrialization. - COLLAPSE
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    Reinterpreting Apartment Balconies in 1990s Korean Housing - A Micro-Scale Spatial Analysis of Aging in Place Based on Henri Lefebvre‘s Theory of the Production of Space -

    1990년대 한국 아파트 발코니의 공간과 노인 거주자의 일상적 전유에 관한 연구 - 르페브르의 공간생산 이론을 중심으로 한 노인주거의 미시공간 분석 -

    Kyong Won Kim, Yeol Hong Cheon

    김경원, 천열홍

    This exploratory pilot study applies Henri Lefebvre’s theory of the production of space to reinterpret apartment balconies in 1990s Korean slab-type housing … + READ MORE
    This exploratory pilot study applies Henri Lefebvre’s theory of the production of space to reinterpret apartment balconies in 1990s Korean slab-type housing as micro-scale spatial resources for Aging in Place (AIP). The balcony is reconceptualized as an interstitial space where the gap between planned representation and lived practice generates new spatial meanings. Based on a survey of 50 elderly households (aged 65+) in Gwangju and follow-up interviews with five residents, non-parametric analyses examined relationships between spatial perception, psychological well-being, and residential intention. Given the limited sample, this study aims to generate hypotheses rather than test population-level claims. Three key findings emerged: (1) the primary motivation for maintaining non-extended balconies appeared to be storage need (68% vs. 25%, p = .007); (2) depressive symptoms were significantly associated with perceiving one’s balcony use as deviating from design intent (ρ = +.521, p < .001), suggesting psychological stability as a possible precondition for differential space formation; and (3) appropriation perception was the only variable significantly linked to residential intention (rpb = +.322, p = .022). These findings tentatively extend Lefebvre’s differential space concept to the micro-scale of domestic environments. - COLLAPSE
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