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The objective of the current study is to analyze the utilization of closed schools and major cases to provide basic data that can be referenced when developing policies on utilizing closed school in the future. The following methodology was used: First, literature review was conducted to study the concept of closed schools and type of management, and statistical data were used to analyze the status and characteristics of closed schools across Korea, as well as those in Gyeongsangnam-do Province. Also, the current study examined the properties of cases in which three closed schools were utilized. The following results were obtained: (1)There were 582 closed school in Gyeongsangnam-do province, and 254 of them were being utilized as rental properties or as other facilities, without being sold. (2)The closed schools were utilized as educational facilities, cultural facilities, income-boosting facilities, training facilities, or social welfare facilities. (3)The physical environment of the closed schools were modified differently depending on the operator type and location of the school. In order for closed schools to be utilized more actively and efficiently, there will need to be research that identifies obstacles to utilizing closed school buildings, as well as to develop guidelines for utilizing them.