Life in the margins: Seoul's growing trend of micro-apartments
In short: Explore the reality of urban density in Seoul, where hundreds of thousands of people reside in spaces barely large enough for a bed. This journey highlights the human stories behind Korea's extreme housing constraints.
Seoul is characterized as one of the world's busiest and brightest cities, yet it faces a significant housing challenge. The city's rapid urbanization has led to a proliferation of micro-apartments, a housing type that accommodates a massive portion of the population in extremely limited square footage.
The video documents the lived experiences of these residents, moving beyond statistics to show how people adapt to and navigate these tiny homes. It serves as a study on the intersection of global city growth and the personal lives of those living in its smallest corners.
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