Seoul's Dongdaemun gentrification threatens Babfor free meal center for elderly, facing legal battles and potential relocation.

Gentrification in Seoul's Dongdaemun district threatens the Babfor free meal center, which has served elderly pensioners for decades. New residents, backed by the district chief who promises to relocate the center, claim it attracts crime and lowers property values. Pastor Choi Il-do faces legal battles over alleged building violations and believes these actions aim to evict the center, jeopardizing access for vulnerable clients amid rising land values.

October 24, 2024
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