| Title |
A Study on the Housing Safety Standards for the Improvement of the Residential Environment in Seoul Metropolitan City |
| Authors |
김준영(Kim, Jun-Young) ; 유해연(Yoo, Hae-Yeon) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.4.99 |
| Keywords |
Residential disadvantaged groups; Environment improvement; Residential safety standards; Seoul Metropolitan City; Housing policy |
| Abstract |
Urban housing challenges in South Korea have evolved beyond issues of supply, prompting a policy shift toward improving residential
quality, safety, and long-term resilience. Despite this transition, existing minimum housing standards - primarily based on floor area ? remain
insufficient for addressing the complex needs of contemporary urban populations. This study examines how international housing safety
frameworks can inform the development of context-sensitive standards for Seoul, oㄴne of the world’s most densely populated and rapidly
transforming cities. Through a comparative analysis of domestic regulations and global best practices, the research identifies adaptable policy
components suited to Seoul’s unique urban fabric. The proposed “Seoul-type Residential Safety Standards” offer a strategic model for
enhancing housing equity and resilience in high-density environments. The proposed standards are structured into four major categories?
structural stability, residential environment, infection and safety, and fire and disaster prevention?and include 87 detailed checklist items. By
integrating global insights into local policy innovation, this study contributes to the discourse on sustainable urban development and provides
actionable guidance for future housing reform. |