Abstract

In Korea, since the 2000s, the number of vacant houses has exceeded 1.3 million due to the rapid decrease in population, low birth rate, aging population, and increase in single-person households. Neglect of empty houses increases the possibility of causing safety problems such as waste of resources and collapse, harming the surrounding aesthetics, and causing serious crimes such as the ‘broken windows theory’. Therefore, the cause of the empty house was analyzed, and the utilization plan was presented accordingly. Among the determinants of vacant housing occurrence, the ratio of recipients of basic livelihood security (%), the ratio of aging population (%), the ratio of deterioration of housing (%), and the number of convenience facilities in the location (number) were found to have a significant positive (+) relationship with the ratio of vacant houses. On the other hand, the rate of moving outside (%) and the grade of accessibility to public transportation (grade) were found to have a significant negative (-) relationship with the rate of vacant houses. The plan to utilize vacant houses analyzed based on domestic and overseas cases is, first, to transform vacant houses into tourism and accommodation facilities that reflect the characteristics of the region. Second, it is to be used as a unique and diverse cultural space. Third, it is used as a space for the socially underprivileged. Fourth, it is used as a space where foreigners can settle down stably.

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