Market and Policy Paper:

Seniors Housing in a Changing Asian Society: South Korea

Authors: Karen M. Gibler, Euehun Lee

Start Page: 118
End Page: 134
Volume: 4
Issue Number: 1
Year: 2001
Publication: International Real Estate Review

Abstract: Traditionally, aging Koreans would live with their eldest son’s family.  However, urbanization, economic expansion, and changing demographics are contributing to South Koreans considering alternative living arrangements. One possibility is the development of seniors housing, available only on a very limited basis today. This analysis indicates that a number of aging Koreans are interested in independent living, and many will soon have the economic resources to create demand for this type of housing.  However, government policies would have to change for this product type to be developed successfully on a large scale.

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