농촌지역과 도서지역의 폐교 현황과 활용 유형 비교 연구 - 충청북도 괴산군과 전라남도 신안군 폐교를 중심으로 - = A Comparative Study on the Status and Utilization Types of Closed Schools in Rural and Islands - Comparative Study of Closed School in Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, and Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do -

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Due to the decrease in the school-age population and the overall population, school closures will continue to occur. Currently, most school closures are happening in rural areas, where geographical conditions often result in relatively poor educational, welfare, and cultural facilities compared to urban areas. Additionally, the proportion of elderly populations and migrant women is continuously increasing. In order to effectively utilize closed schools in the future, various efficient utilization methods that align with the social context of the respective regions will be necessary. The purpose of this study is to examine the status of closed school and utilization types in selected rural and island areas of similar sizes through field surveys and literature reviews. By comparing and analyzing these findings, we have identified the predominant utilization types in rural and island areas and assessed the current situation where utilization is lacking. Based on the results, we aim to provide fundamental data for improving and enhancing the utilization of school closures in the face of the ongoing decline in the school-age population.