Age-Friendly Housing Development in Abandoned Mining Areas of Gangwon State: A Review of Domestic and International Cases

The coal industry rationalization policy implemented in 1989 led to a rapid socioeconomic decline in Gangwon State's mining regions, including Taebaek, Samcheok, Yeongwol, and Jeongseon.Despite large-scale public investments under the Special Act on Assistance to the Development of Abandoned Mine Areas since 1995, For population outflows, industrial stagnation, and severe aging persist.These mining areas now face demographic collapse, with aging rates exceeding the national average and youth migration accelerating local extinction risks.Despite improved infrastructure and housing conditions, sustainable employment and community resilience remain inadequate.This study reviews domestic and international cases of age-friendly housing regeneration to identify policy implications for Gangwon's abandoned mining regions.By analyzing initiatives such as Manchester's age-friendly urban regeneration and community-based housing strategies, this study highlights the importance of integrating senior-friendly housing with intergenerational communities.The findings suggest that regeneration policies must move beyond infrastructure provision to establish sustainable, inclusive, and resilient residential models.