Koreans remain uncertain over housing
in apartment-dominated Korea
During the Chuseok holidays this September, a popular Korean film titled "Concrete Utopia" aired on television. The story revolves around an apartment complex called "Hwanggung," which stands intact in Seoul after a devastating earthquake levels the city. In the dark and gloomy city, residents of Hwanggung as well as those who gather around the apartment for food and shelter, all struggle to survive. The film's title is an ironic question, in fact, asking us if apartments can truly provide a utopian living environment.
Sep 26, 2024By Kim Ji-soo
