The narrative describes a land dispute between a disabled couple and a construction company, Chairman Lee, that escalated into a legal conflict. The couple's house, located in Gung-dong, Guro-gu, was built on land that was later claimed by Chairman Lee. The construction company installed a wall blocking the entrance to the couple's house, forcing the couple to live in a state of constant conflict and inconvenience.
The couple first brought a lawsuit against the construction company, arguing that their land had been invaded. After a series of trials, the couple lost each case, incurring significant legal costs. The couple then attempted to repair the inner walls of their house and live within their own boundaries. However, the construction company continued to expand their land, blocking the couple's access to their own house.
The couple's situation worsened when Chairman Lee decided to build a large-scale villa complex on his land, leading to another round of legal disputes. The couple, despite their financial difficulties, continued to file lawsuits, arguing that they had a right to their land. However, the court ruled that the couple had no right of way through the surrounding land, causing further inconvenience for the couple.
The couple's situation has been highlighted by the media, raising questions about the imbalance of power in legal disputes and the role of the media in discussing such issues. The couple's story serves as a stark example of the challenges faced by individuals in land disputes and the potential consequences of asserting one's rights in a society where resources and legal representation may be unevenly distributed.
1. The door, front door, and window of a house are completely blocked by a wall, making it impossible for anyone to enter or exit the house.
2. The wall was installed by the government of a small and medium-sized construction company.
3. The house is inhabited by a disabled couple, with the wife working as a public worker to support them.
4. The house is located in Gung-dong, Guro-gu, and was built on land that was originally empty.
5. The land dispute began in 1999 and is ongoing, with the couple living in the house despite the wall.
6. The owner of the land where the house is located is Mr. Lee, who owns a large-scale villa complex.
7. The land dispute escalated when Mr. Lee began building a villa complex on his land.
8. The couple obtained a loan to fence the house and demolish the wall that goes over to the land of the other person's house.
9. The land was in dispute with the couple while the chairman was building a villa complex.
10. The couple lost in each trial and the court ruled that the usage fee for unauthorized occupation should be paid.
11. The wall was built on the chairman's land, and the doors and windows on the side of the couple's house are no longer usable.
12. The chairman does not gain anything by installing the wall and the couple has to live with inconveniences.
13. The ruling stated that the couple does not have a right of way through the surrounding land.
14. The construction company can use a bigger door instead of the side door.
15. The windows are completely blocked to a level that is almost beyond common sense.
16. The construction company has never actively offered to buy this house.
17. The district office stated that there was no need to raise the road to this level.
18. The chairman laid down sidewalk blocks before the iron was built, so now the construction has become very large.
19. The Korea Bar Association offered to provide free legal representation for the couple.