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This study analyzes changes in rural centers of Jeollanam-do due to population movement through Social Network Analysis. Key findings include: 1. Population Trends: Both in-migration and out-migration in Jeollanam-do have declined, with out-migration decreasing more sharply. Since 2020, net migration has increased. 2. Migration Patterns: Movement to the Seoul metropolitan area and Gwangju has decreased, while intra-regional movement within Jeollanam-do Eup-Myeon has risen. 3. The network connectivity between towns and townships, driven by population movement, has weakened. Since 2023, the influence of central areas within the network has significantly diminished. 4. The centrality of population movement was higher in towns and areas undergoing new town development. However, certain towns were identified as failing to function as central hubs in terms of population movement. 5. Migration Motivations: Employment and housing have become key migration drivers, while family, education, and environment have decreased in importance.