Functional Index–Based Central-Place Hierarchy and Typology for Rural Spatial Strategies - Evidence from Three Counties in Jeollanam-do, Korea -

한국농어촌공사 차장, 조경학 박사, Young-Tae Kim · 2025 · Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture

Summary. This study maps service imbalances across rural settlements in three South Korean counties using a functional index measuring ten life services: childcare, education, healthcare, welfare, culture, sports, administration, transport, commerce, and recreation. The analysis reveals severe concentration, with top-ranked centers controlling 41–54% of total service capacity while half of rural units rank lowest. Three service factors explain most variation, with population strongly linked to infrastructure and welfare but not culture. The authors propose tailored strategies for different settlement types to rebalance service provision and sustain rural populations.

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@article{2025-functional-index-based-central-place,
  title   = {Functional Index–Based Central-Place Hierarchy and Typology for Rural Spatial Strategies - Evidence from Three Counties in Jeollanam-do, Korea -},
  author  = {한국농어촌공사 차장, 조경학 박사 and Young-Tae Kim},
  journal = {Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.14577/kirua.2025.27.4.19},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.14577/kirua.2025.27.4.19}
}

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TI  - Functional Index–Based Central-Place Hierarchy and Typology for Rural Spatial Strategies - Evidence from Three Counties in Jeollanam-do, Korea -
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DOI

10.14577/kirua.2025.27.4.19

Countries

South Korea

Regions

Asia

Categories

rural-data-and-definitions, regional-innovation-systems, policy, general-innovation

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2026-05-01