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Urban hollowing-out, characterized by inner-city depopulation and functional decline, has increased vacant houses in Korean cities experiencing demographic transition. This study analyzes the structural linkages between urban hollowing-out and vacant housing in Gyeongsangnam-do Province using long-term demographic and housing data spanning two decades. Findings demonstrate a strong correlation between sustained population loss and long-term vacant houses, particularly in aging communities experiencing out-migration, forming a reinforcing feedback loop worsening urban decline. Based on typological classification of regional characteristics, tailored policy interventions including urban regeneration programs, spatial restructuring initiatives, and vacant house information systems are discussed. This research clarifies the structural link between urban decline and housing vacancies while offering evidence-based recommendations for sustainable urban revitalization amid demographic changes.