Eliminating Outdated Structures Fueling Resident Anxiety... Ulju County Proceeds with Yeoulmok Apartment Demolition

Ulju County Allocates 3 Billion Won
for Safety Improvements in Aging Communal Apartments

As outdated communal apartment facilities have become a daily source of anxiety for residents, Ulju County has launched a proactive maintenance initiative to eliminate disaster risks in advance.

On July 28, Ulju County in Ulsan announced plans to demolish disaster-prone facilities, specifically the reinforced concrete structures installed on the rooftop of Yeoulmok Apartment in Onyang-eup.

The rooftop structures at Yeoulmok Apartment have faced ongoing safety concerns due to many years of deterioration. In particular, incidents of falling debris from some structures heightened residents' anxieties, leading to growing demands for swift action to ensure safety.

During this year's review of the communal apartment support project, Ulju County prioritized the urgency of securing residents' safety. Following a comprehensive review by the Communal Apartment Support Committee, Yeoulmok Apartment was selected as a recipient of support, and the demolition project was set in motion.

The demolition work, which began on July 20, is scheduled for completion by the end of next month. The county intends to focus on preventing safety accidents during the construction process and minimizing inconvenience to residents.

On site that day, Ulju County Governor Lee Sungol and relevant public officials personally inspected the progress of the demolition project. Governor Lee urged the construction company and stakeholders to complete the work safely according to the planned schedule, and he met with residents to listen to their anticipated inconveniences and suggestions regarding the construction process.

This on-site inspection went beyond the simple removal of facilities, embodying a safety-first approach to administration that residents could tangibly experience. By managing potentially dangerous facilities in a proactive rather than reactive manner, the importance of safety management in communal apartments was highlighted once again.

Governor Lee Sungol stated, "It is a key administrative role to proactively repair disaster-prone facilities and create a residential environment where residents can live with peace of mind. We will continuously check for vulnerable facilities in aging communal apartments and actively promote improvement projects for facilities closely related to residents' lives, so as to create a safer and more pleasant living environment."

Ulju County is implementing communal apartment support projects this year with a total budget of 3 billion won. The aim is to continuously improve the living environment and ensure resident safety through the improvement of communal facilities in aging apartments and the maintenance of safety-related infrastructure.

Lee Sungul, Ulju County Governor, is inspecting the demolition site of Yeoulmok Apartment.

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