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85-Year-Old Faces Eviction as Seoul Develops Slum

3/29/2026

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  • Lee Chang-wol, an 85-year-old resident of Guryong Village, faces eviction as Seoul plans to clear the slum for development.
  • The city offers her only $3,300 for her home, and she has rejected the offer, citing uncertainty about her future.
  • The situation underscores Seoul's urban wealth gap, where a typical apartment costs around $2.6 million, contrasting with Guryong's living conditions.