A Study of Village Representatives’ Perceptions of Housing Problems and Housing Policy Support in Rural Areas

Mi-Seon Jang

doi:10.6107/JKHA.2026.37.1.113

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A Study of Village Representatives’ Perceptions of Housing Problems and Housing Policy Support in Rural Areas 농촌 지역 주거문제와 주거정책 지원에 대한 마을 주민 대표 인식 연구

25 February 2026. pp. 113-120

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Abstract

This study aims to explore housing problems in rural areas from the perspective of local representatives and to derive directions for appropriate housing support. A survey was conducted with village representatives in a county-level rural area in Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea, and a total of 61 responses were analyzed. The findings indicate that housing problems in rural areas are perceived as structural issues resulting from the combined effects of housing cost burdens, an increasing number of deteriorated houses, and shortages of public rental housing and living infrastructure. Housing problems were primarily identified through individual complaints, while village representatives mainly played a role in conveying these issues to administrative authorities during the resolution process. Perceptions regarding the potential for population inflow following the resolution of housing problems were divided between positive and negative views. The most frequently identified effective housing support measures were the supply of senior welfare housing and public rental housing. This study provides exploratory and context-specific evidence to inform the development of rural housing policies that incorporate the perspectives of local representatives.

Keywords

Rural Area

Housing Problem

Housing Policy

Village Representatives

키워드

농촌 지역

주거문제

주거정책

마을 대표

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Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
Volume : 37
No :1
Pages :113-120
Received Date : 2026-01-02
Revised Date : 2026-01-21
Accepted Date : 2026-01-27
DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2026.37.1.113

Journal of the Korean Housing Association ISSN:2234-3571(Print) 2234-2257(Online) 한국주거학회논문집

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