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This study aims to empirically evaluate the spatial accessibility and locational suitability of Living SOC facilities in areas where Rural Centrality Activation Projects have been completed. To this end, four case study areas were categorized by their spatial structures, and GIS network and buffer analyses were employed to analyze the coverage of 15-minute driving isochrones and Pedestrian Catchment Areas (PCA). The analysis revealed that, based on vehicle travel, most outlying villages were included within the hub's influence zone, ensuring broad regional mobility. However, from the PCA perspective, which reflects the walking characteristics of the elderly, a spatial disparity in service delivery was identified even within the hub. Notably, the study identified locational inappropriateness, where primary essential living facilities were situated outside the effective walking range. These physical constraints, coupled with the fact that current software (S/W) programs are heavily focused on internal facility activities, suggest that project outcomes struggle to reach the entire living zone without a Mobility Support system for outlying village residents. Based on these findings, the study proposes policy alternatives including the institutionalization of 'Location Optimization Standards for Essential Facilities', the enhancement of mobility-oriented S/W, and the redefining of living zone hubs centered on transportation nodes.