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Fragile Families & Self
Sufficiency Foundation

Protecting Vulnerable Groups During Summer Heatwaves
In response to the extreme summer heat, the government has implemented measures to protect vulnerable groups, including the elderly,...
Minwoo Jung
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Update: South Korean Government's Major Redevelopment Approved for Namdaemun Shantytown, Featuring 33-Story Office Building and 18-Story Public Housing Complex
Article: Major Redevelopment in Namdaemun Shantytown to Include 33-Story Office Building and 18-Story Public Housing (Seoul = Yonhap...
Minwoo Jung
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Policy Evaluation: President Yoon’s Elderly Workspace Policy
In 2022, the Yoon ministry announced that more than 60000 “public” workplaces for the elderly will become terminated. This policy is a...
Jooyoung Choi
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Recent Pension Policy Reform of South Korea (w/ interview of Professor Joo)
(Jooyoung Choi interviewing Professor Joo of Gyeonggi University) In the status quo, South Koreans are debating over the idea of national...
Jooyoung Choi
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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What is “self sufficiency?”
Self-sufficiency for elderly includes a variety of elements, such as care, social interaction, and cognitive abilities. Governmental...
Jooyoung Choi
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Who are fragile families?
In the United States, the term "fragile families" refers to "unwed parents and their children," who, according to studies by researchers...
Jooyoung Choi
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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