Underground or semi-basement apartments could soon be a thing of the past in Korea.
In the first 100 days, he faced challenges including record rainfall, a backlash over a new garbage incineration plant, and a shortage of late-night taxis.
Seoul vowed to help people move out of underground or semi-basement apartments after flooding killed some residents last week.
Authorities continue to search for missing people after Monday's unprecedented flash floods exposed the acute vulnerability of low-income Seoul residents who live in banjiha, or semi-basement apartments.
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