| Title |
A Study on the Status and Utilization of Idle Spaces in Fishing Villages |
| Authors |
이여주(Yi, Yeo-Ju) ; 제창휘(Je, Chang-Hwi) ; 진유라(Jin, Yu-Ra) ; 남주희(Nam, Ju-Hee) ; 강혜원(Kang, Hye-Won) ; 콘두리 사이바누 스리니디(Konduri, Sai Bhanu Sreenidhi) ; 하셈 노하 네그멜딘 모하메드(Hashem, Noha Negmeldin Mohamed) ; 우신구(Woo, Shin-Koo) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.10.3 |
| Keywords |
Idle Spaces; Industrial Fishing Villages; Island Region; Migrant Worker; Residential Environment Improvement |
| Abstract |
This study examines the current status and utilization of idle spaces in fishing villages and proposes strategies that reflect the characteristics
of industrial fishing communities. The study focuses on Haedong-ri, Yaksan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, a region
classified as being at high risk of local extinction. A comprehensive field survey of 343 buildings across three villages, Dangmok, Haedong,
and Eodu, was conducted, along with in-depth interviews with residents and local officials and spatial analysis using ArcGIS. The findings
reveal that 19.5 percent of all buildings were identified as idle spaces, with vacant houses representing the largest share at 55.2 percent,
followed by unused fishery facilities at 19.4 percent. Furthermore, 76.1 percent of idle spaces were small-scale facilities under 200 m²,
many of which had remained unused for extended periods, leading to physical deterioration and safety concerns. The analysis identified
several major barriers to reuse, including severe building deterioration, a high proportion of unregistered buildings at 64.2 percent, and
conservative property ownership practices. Based on these findings, three strategies are proposed. First, the regeneration of idle spaces
should consider measures that support migrant workers’ settlement. Second, improving living infrastructure and developing seasonal
mixed-use models are necessary to enhance spatial efficiency and promote local economic sustainability. Third, strengthened public
management and diversified utilization of underused public facilities are needed to support long-term revitalization. |