Need for Region-Specific Housing Solutions for Single-Person Households

Preliminary candidate Kim Yong-nam announced on February 29 that he visited goshiwons within Jangan-gu to hear about the living conditions of single-person household residents amid a growing number of people living in such accommodations.

A goshiwon resident in Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu stated, "Measures must be put in place for those in extreme poverty housing, who live in saunas, comic cafes, inns, and PC bangs due to skyrocketing monthly rent costs. When goshiwon residents have to cover both housing fees and meal costs, saving is nothing but a dream," expressing their frustration.

In response, candidate Kim Yong-nam argued, "For the growing number of single-person household residents, we need policy directions that increase the long-term supply of affordable small housing rather than temporary solutions. We should develop small housing types tailored to Jangan-gu and expand the supply of quality small housing to meet the rapidly increasing demand."

He further stated, "Considering the living situations of goshiwon residents, support through the National Housing Fund and similar programs must be realistically implemented. Non-profit goshiwons operated by the state and jeonse goshiwon systems could also be one solution."