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The house of an elderly couple in their 70s, receiving basic livelihood security, is in a state where it is unknown when it will collapse further after the heavy rain last year.



Local governments also believe that repair itself is impossible, but reporter Hong Seung-yeon reports that there is no sharp way to move the residence right away.



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A village in Busan built by refugees during the Korean War.



When I opened the door of the old house, the ceiling of the living room sank down to the point where I could see the steel bars.



It is a house where an elderly couple in their 70s, recipients of basic livelihood, live.



[Old couple on basic livelihood security, Mr. A: When I opened the door, they fell like this.

I was shocked and stood there blankly.

I'm scared.]



The fully exposed frame is rusty enough to break with the slightest touch.



Electricity is also cut off.



A request was made to the local government to repair it, but to no avail.



As a result of the safety diagnosis, it was judged that the repair itself was impossible due to the risk of further collapse.



It is also currently impossible to enter rental housing.



[Local government manager: You cannot enter the rental house because you still own the house.]



In the end, you have to sell your house to qualify for rental housing.



[Basic living allowance elderly couple Mr. B: Even if you rent a house, shouldn't you have a deposit?]



Nearly nine months passed without being able to do this or that.



[Elderly couple A on basic livelihood security: When they hear 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' at night, they jump out in surprise and fall asleep without turning off the lights.

While sleeping in the attic, there is not a single day when the lights are off.]



Welfare experts say that urgent measures are needed that prioritize the safety of the elderly couple.



[Ryu Man-hee/Sangji University Social Welfare Professor: I think it will fall under the crisis situation mentioned in the Emergency Welfare Support Act.

In order to dispose of that (house), a temporary residence is also needed.

By mobilizing private resources...

.]



After the coverage began, the local government announced that it would come up with measures such as moving the elderly couple to a temporary residence and supporting monthly rent or helping with house repairs.



(Video coverage: Jung Kyung-moon)