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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)