Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Special Act on the Development of Asian Cultural Hub City and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
Article 2(Formulation of comprehensive plan) #
When the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism formulates, amends, or supplements a comprehensive plan pursuant to Article 5(4) of the Special Act on the Development of Asian Cultural Hub City (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), he or she shall make it available for public viewing for at least 14 days through daily newspapers, the Official Gazette, website, or broadcasts. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Nov. 24, 2020>
Article 3(Modification of minor details of comprehensive plan) #
In the proviso of Article 5(5) of the Act, "any change in minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to any of the following cases:
1. Increase or decrease in the scale of a development project within the scope not exceeding 10/100 of the scale of the project;
2. Revision of the project plan due to the establishment, modification, or abolition of major infrastructure, etc. pursuant to other statutes or regulations;
3. Modification of project details that do not entail changes to the business objectives according to the comprehensive plan.
Article 4(Formulation of support plans by Ministry) #
(1) The head of the relevant central administrative agency shall submit a ministry-specific support plan formulated pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Act to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, by 30 days before the commencement of the enforcement year. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) The head of the relevant central administrative agency shall submit the performance results of the projects implemented under the support plan to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, within 30 days after the end of the year in which the support plan is implemented. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 5(Formulation of annual implementation plans) #
(1) The Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor shall prepare a draft annual implementation plan pursuant to Article 7(2) of the Act and submit it to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism by no later than November 30 of the year immediately before the previous year of the year in which the plan is implemented. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) The annual implementation plan according to paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
1. Matters concerning the priority of projects according to the comprehensive plan;
2. Details of projects to be promoted in the public and private sectors;
3. Procurement of investment resources and expenditure plans for these resources;
4. Objectives for the implementation of each project;
5. Implementation period for each project;
6. Investment plans for each project;
7. Matters concerning the improvement of systems for the promotion of projects;
8. Estimation of expected benefits from the implementation of annual implementation plans.
(3) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism who has received an annual implementation plan pursuant to paragraph (1) shall, after consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, approve it by March 31 of the year preceding the year in which the plan is implemented. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 6(Modification of annual implementation plans) #
In Article 7(2) of the Act, "in cases of any change to important matters of an approved plan, as prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to any of the following cases:
1. Where any changes are made to the key content of the project;
2. Where any changes are made to the financing and expenditure plan involving more than 10 percent of the total investment resources;
3. Where any changes are made to the project content that involve alterations to the objectives for the implementation of each project;
4. Where the project implementation period is extended or shortened by 2 years or more;
5. Where the scale of the development project is changed in excess of 10/100.
Article 7(Time for submission of reports) #
A report pursuant to the former part of Article 7(4) of the Act shall be submitted by March 21 each year.
Article 8(Laying foundation for cultural industries) #
(1) "Industry prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as cultural industry" in Article 15(1) of the Act refers to the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Cultural industry according to subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries;
2. Tourism business according to subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Tourism Promotion Act;
3. Projects related to research, development, and utilization of inherited knowledge and culture related to Asian culture;
4. Other projects that the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism deems necessary to be promoted after deliberation by the Committee on Development of the Hub City of Asian Culture (hereinafter referred to as the "Development Committee") under Article 29 of the Act.
(2) The policy measures to lay the foundation that are formulated and implemented pursuant to Article 15(1) of the Act shall be organically linked with the master plan for the cultural industries pursuant to Article 4 of the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries, the master plan for tourism promotion pursuant to Article 3 of the Framework Act on Tourism, the master plan for tourism development pursuant to Article 49 of the Tourism Promotion Act, and other plans pursuant to related statutes. <Amended on Mar. 30, 2011; Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 9(Application for subsidy or loan) #
(1) Anyone who wishes to receive a subsidy or loan pursuant to Article 15(3) of the Act shall submit a written application for subsidy or loan by April 30 of each year, along with the following documents, to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Business plan;
2. Financial requirements estimate;
3. Amount of the requested subsidies or loans and the plan for use;
4. Other documents required for subsidies or loans as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or Ordinance of the Gwangju Metropolitan City.
(2) When the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor provides subsidies or loans pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she may evaluate the implementation progress of the relevant project and provide subsidies or loans based on the results of the evaluation. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(3) In cases where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor pays subsidies or loans in accordance with paragraph (2), the payments shall be made in installments, taking into consideration the business progress of the recipient of subsidies or loans: provided, the payments may be made in a lump sum, if necessary in consideration of the scale, nature, timing of commencement, etc. of the project. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(4) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the determination and payment of the amount of subsidies or loans shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 10(Management of subsidies or loans) #
(1) A person who has received a subsidy or loan pursuant to Article 15(3) of the Act shall establish and manage a separate account for the subsidy or loan, and report the usage of the subsidy or loan to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor once a year, as prescribed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor may inspect the details of the use of subsidies or loans and, if necessary, request the recipient of subsidies or loans to submit data. In this case, the person requested to submit data shall comply with the request unless there is a special reason not to do so. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 11(Recovery of subsidies or loans) #
(1) "Period prescribed by the Presidential Decree" in Article 15(4)2 of the Act refers to the commencement period specified in the business plan under Article 9(1)1. <Amended on Nov. 9, 2021>
(2) In Article 15(4)5 of the Act, "cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to the cases where the conditions for subsidization of funds or loans are not fulfilled. <Added on Nov. 9, 2021>
(3) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor shall, when intending to recover subsidies or loans, notify the recipient of the subsidies or loans of the grounds for recovery, amount to be recovered, payment schedule, method of payment, and other necessary matters. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008, Nov. 9, 2021>
(4) The period of limitation on financial support or loans pursuant to Article 15(5) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 1. <Added on Nov. 9, 2021>
(5) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4), necessary matters concerning the procedures for recovering subsidies or loans shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Nov. 9, 2021>
Article 12(Standards for Investment in Investment Promotion Zones) #
In the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 16(1) of the Act, "investment satisfying the criteria for investment amount, etc. prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to any of the following investments: <Amended on Aug. 26, 2025>
1. Investments that fall under any of the following items: At least 3 billion won in attracted investment amount:
a. Investment in tourist accommodation business, tourist facility business (excluding golf course business under Article 10(1)1 of the Installation and Utilization of Sports Facilities Act), international conference business, theme park business, or tourist convenience facility business under Article 3(1) of the Tourism Promotion Act;
b. Investment for the establishment and operation of youth training facilities pursuant to subparagraph 1 of Article 10 of the Youth Activity Promotion Act;
c. Investment for the establishment and operation of an educational institution (including a training center or other similar institution) according to subparagraph 10b of Appendix 1 of the Enforcement Decree of the Building Act;
d. Investment in other projects determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism after deliberation by the Development Committee, which need to be promoted for the development of the Asian cultural hub cities;
2. Investment in cultural industries according to subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries: At least 500 million won in the attracted amount of investment.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Sep. 5, 2016]
Article 13(Requirements for designation of investment promotion zones) #
In Article 16(1)2 of the Act, "areas meeting the conditions prescribed by the Presidential Decree" refers to the areas that fall under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Apr. 10, 2012; Jul. 2, 2024>
1. An area where the persons engaged in the projects specified in each subparagraph of Article 12 are currently or will be residing in the numbers or above the numbers as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
2. An area where the business sites and support facilities of persons engaged in the projects specified in each subparagraph of Article 12 occupy 50 percent or more of the total area;
3. An area designated as a venture business promotion zone according to Article 18-4 of the Special Act on the Promotion of Venture Businesses;
4. An area designated as a district unit planning zone according to the National Land Planning and Utilization Act;
5. An area that has or is expected to have infrastructure for the development of cultural industries, such as universities or research institutes.
Article 14(Designation and public announcement of investment promotion zones) #
(1) In Article 16(2)3 of the Act, "matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Current status and development plan of urban infrastructure in the investment promotion zone;
2. Content and scale of investment attraction plan in the investment promotion zone;
3. Other matters that the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism deems necessary to publicly announce.
(2) In cases where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates an investment promotion zone in accordance with Article 16(1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the matters specified in each subparagraph of Article 16(2) of the Act in the Official Gazette and on the website, etc. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(3) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for the designation, public announcement, etc. of investment promotion zones shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 15(Revocation of designation of investment promotion zone) #
(1) In the event that the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism cancels the designation of an investment promotion zone pursuant to Article 17(1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the fact in the Official Gazette and on the website, etc. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraph (1), matters necessary for procedures, etc. for the revocation of designation of an investment promotion zone shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 16(Policy measures and support for promotion of relocation into investment promotion zones) #
(1) The policy measures for the relocation of enterprises to the investment promotion zones that are formulated by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism pursuant to Article 18 of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Type and name of the relocating enterprises;
2. The area of land required by the relocating enterprises;
3. The number of employees working for the relocating enterprises;
4. The scale of business of the relocating enterprises;
5. Expected benefits from the relocation of the relevant enterprises;
6. Other matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as necessary for relocation.
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may provide the following support to the enterprises relocating to the investment promotion zones: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Support for the establishment and operation of common-use facilities, such as co-production facilities;
2. Support for costs required for product promotion;
3. Support for the establishment of shared office spaces necessary for start-ups;
4. Establishment and operation of the startup incubation centers and the marketing support centers;
5. Support for the establishment and operation of joint stores.
(3) Any enterprise that is relocated to an investment promotion zone and intends to receive support under paragraph (2) shall file an application for support with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 17(Lease of State or public property) #
(1) The rental fee for national or public property (hereinafter referred to as "land, etc.") leased to a company moving into an investment promotion zone pursuant to Article 19(4) of the Act shall be the amount calculated by multiplying the value of the land, etc. by the rate specified in each of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Dec. 31, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 30, 2025>
1. In the case of land, etc. that are the State property: The rate prescribed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance within the range of 1/1000 or less of the value of the land, etc.;
2. In the case of land, etc. that is public property: The rate set by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in consultation with the head of the local government and the Minister of the Interior and Safety, which are the owner of the land, etc. within the range of 1/1000 or less of the value of the land, etc.
(2) Pursuant to Article 19(5) of the Act, the deferment of the payment deadline for the purchase price of land, etc., shall not exceed 1 year, and installment payments shall be allowed for up to 20 years. In such cases, the interest rate applied during the installment payment period shall be set within the range of 3 to 5 percent per annum.
(3) In accordance with Article 19(6) of the Act, the management office of the State-owned land, etc. may, in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance, set the rental fee for the State-owned land, etc. for resident companies conducting business specified in each subparagraph of Article 12 at an amount not exceeding 75% of the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph (1)1. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Dec. 30, 2025>
(4) The projects eligible for rent reduction for local government-owned land, etc. pursuant to Article 19(7) of the Act shall be prescribed by ordinance of the local government in consideration of the scale of job creation, impacts on the development of cultural industries for the creation of an Asian cultural hub city, economic effects of investment, etc., and the rate of rent reduction shall be determined by ordinance of the local government within the range of 25/100 of the rent calculated pursuant to paragraph (1)2.
(5) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4) concerning the lease and sale of land, etc. owned by the State or local governments pursuant to Article 19 of the Act, the provisions of the statutes and regulations concerning the State property and the management of public property and goods shall apply.
Article 18(Standards and Procedures for Subsidization) #
(1) The standards for providing subsidy by the State to the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor pursuant to Article 20(1) of the Act shall be determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in consideration of the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. Economic ripple effects of produced cultural products;
2. Degree of contribution to the development of regional culture;
3. Scale of job creation;
4. Degree of attraction of domestic and foreign tourists;
5. The extent of contribution to technological development related to the cultural industry;
6. The extent to which the project contributes to the national and regional economies.
(2) In cases where the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor intends to request subsidy pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall submit a written request for subsidy stating the following matters to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. The name of the project eligible for subsidy;
2. Name and address of the business operator being supported (in case of a corporation, the name and location);
3. Types and content of projects eligible for subsidy;
4. Amount of requested subsidy and expected benefits of subsidization.
(3) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism who receives a request for subsidy pursuant to paragraph (2) shall, without delay, consult with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, decide whether to subsidize, and notify the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 19(Giving priority to establishment of public facilities) #
(1) In the main clause of Article 21 of the Act, "other facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to the following facilities: <Amended on Jul. 14, 2014; Jan. 26, 2017; Mar. 29, 2017; Nov. 29, 2022>
1. Infrastructure defined in each item of subparagraph 6 of Article 2 the Act on National Land Planning and Utilization Act;
2. Firefighting facilities provided in the Act on Installation and Management of Firefighting Systems;
3. Airports referred to in the Airport Facilities Act;
4. Expressway provided in subparagraph 1 of Article 10 of the Road Act.
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may partially subsidize to cover expenses incurred in installing public facilities under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) within budgetary limits. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 20(Recognition of investment in cultural industry) #
(1) The Asian Cultural Industry Investment Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Investment Association") pursuant to Article 25(1) of the Act shall meet the following requirements: <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015>
1. The total amount of investment shall be at least 500 million won;
2. The number of limited partners shall be 50 or less;
3. The investment share of the business executive member shall be at least 1/100 of the total investment amount;
4. The duration shall be 5 years or longer.
(2) Where an investment association intends to obtain recognition of its investment portion pursuant to Article 25(2) of the Act, it shall invest at least 50/100 of the assets of the investment association in the cultural industry.
(3) In case where an executive member of an investment association intends to obtain recognition of investment shares in accordance with Article 25(2) of the Act, he or she shall submit a written application for the recognition of investment shares, attached with the following documents to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
1. One copy of each document proving the matters in each subparagraph of paragraph (1);
2. Documents describing investment performance and investment plans for the cultural industry related to the development of the Asian Culture Hub City (including unsecured loans to the producers of cultural products and rental or lease of facilities and equipment);
3. Analysis of the business profits accruing from the relevant investment.
(4) In the cases where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism receives an application pursuant to paragraph (3), he or she shall verify the matters specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) and notify the claimant of the certificate of recognition of investment portion within 15 days. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 21(Contribution of funds) #
(1) A person who wishes to receive investment from the Special Account for the Development of Asian Cultural Hub City pursuant to Article 25(3) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism an investment request form, attached with the certificate of recognition of investment portion under Article 20(4) as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may contribute funds to a person who has requested investment pursuant to paragraph (1), within the limit of twice the amount recognized as an investment portion under Article 20(4). <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(3) A person who has received investment pursuant to paragraph (2) shall submit a financial statement detailing the use of funds related to the cultural industry to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, within 3 months after the end of each fiscal year. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 22(Operation of association) #
An executive member of an investment association shall submit to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism the statement of settlement of accounts of the relevant business year, along with a written opinion of audit and inspection prepared by a certified public accountant, within 3 months after the end of each business year. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 22-2 #
Deleted. <Aug. 31, 2021>
Article 23(Free transfer of national property to the National Asian Culture Center Foundation) #
(1) In Article 28(7) of the Act, "goods prescribed by the Presidential Decree" refers to goods directly used by the National Asian Culture Center Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "ACCF") for projects specified in paragraph (4)1 through 3 of that Article. <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021>
(2) In the case where the management authority of the State property intends to transfer or lease the State property without compensation pursuant to Article 28(7) of the Act, it may attach conditions after consultation with the Minister of Strategy and Finance. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jun. 1, 2015; Dec. 30, 2025>
(3) In cases where the ACCF that has received a gratuitous transfer or gratuitous lease of the State property and goods pursuant to paragraph (1) uses such State property or goods for purposes other than those for which the transfer or lease was made, the management authority of the State property may terminate or rescind the transfer or lease agreement. <Amended on Jun. 1, 2015; Aug. 31, 2021>
(4) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Decree, the gratuitous transfer or lease of the State property and goods shall be governed by the statutes or regulations governing the State property.
[Title Amended on Aug. 31, 2021]
Article 24 #
Deleted. <Aug. 31, 2021>
Article 25 #
Deleted. <Aug. 31, 2021>
Article 26(Members of development committee) #
(1) In Article 29(3)1 of the Act, "person prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to the chief secretary in charge of cultural policy in the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea. <Amended on Dec. 31, 2008; Mar. 23, 2013>
(2) In Article 29(3)2 of the Act, "other metropolitan city mayors determined by Presidential Decree" refers to the Governor of Jeollanam-do and other metropolitan city mayors related to the promotion of the development project.
Article 27(Composition of development committee) #
(1) The chairperson of the development committee shall represent the development committee, and convene and preside over the meetings of the Committee.
(2) The vice-chairperson of the Development Committee shall assist the chairperson, and when the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable reasons, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the commissioned vice-chairperson among the vice-chairpersons shall act on behalf of the chairperson. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>
(3) The Development Committee shall have 1 executive secretary to handle the administrative affairs of the Development Committee, who shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Development Committee from among the members of the Asian Cultural Hub City Promotion Team.
(4) Where necessary for specialized surveys, research, etc., the Development Committee may have part-time expert members within budgetary limits.
Article 27-2(Dismissal of committee members) #
If a committee member referred to in Article 29(3)3 of the Act falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the President may dismiss the relevant member:
1. If a member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to a mental or physical disability;
2. If a member has committed any misconduct in connection with his or her duties;
3. If a member is deemed unfit to serve as a committee member due to neglect of duties, loss of dignity, or any other reasons;
4. If a member voluntarily admits that it is difficult for him or her to perform his or her duties.
[This Article Added on Dec. 31, 2015]
Article 28(Subcommittees) #
(1) The subcommittees pursuant to Article 29(7) of the Act shall be organized and operated by field.
(2) The subcommittee shall be composed of no more than 7 members.
(3) The members of the subcommittee shall be nominated by the chairperson of the Development Committee from among the members of the Development Committee, and the chairperson of the subcommittee shall be elected from among the members of the subcommittee.
(4) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the organization and operation of the subcommittee shall be determined by the Development Committee.
Article 29(Hearing of opinions) #
(1) If necessary for the Committee's deliberation, the Development Committee may conduct an on-site investigation or have relevant public officials or experts attend meetings to hear their opinions or request the submission of materials.
(2) Where necessary for deliberation on agenda items, the Development Committee may collect public opinions through holding public hearings, etc., surveys, broadcast discussions, etc.
(3) The committee members and related experts attending the meetings of the Development Committee may be paid allowances and travel expenses within budgetary limits: provided, the foregoing shall not apply where a public-official member attends a meeting of the Committee in direct relation to his or her duties.
(4) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the operation of the Development Committee shall be determined by the chairperson through a resolution of the Development Committee.
Article 30(Scope of basic survey) #
(1) In Article 31(2) of the Act, "other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to the following matters regarding the planned site for the Asian Cultural Hub City Development Project: <Amended on Apr. 10, 2012; May 7, 2024>
1. Matters concerning cultural heritage and its protection zones pursuant to the Act on Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage or natural heritage and its protection zones pursuant to the Act on Conservation and Utilization of Natural Heritage;
2. Matters concerning geology;
3. Matters concerning the urban and Gun master plan and the urban and Gun management plan pursuant to subparagraphs 3 and 4 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act, and matters concerning the current status of and plans for infrastructure pursuant to subparagraph 6 of that Article.
(2) A person who intends to conduct a basic survey pursuant to Article 31(1) of the Act may utilize data surveyed under other statutes and regulations on matters specified in each subparagraph of paragraph (1) as data for the basic survey.
Article 31(Scope of approval for implementation of development project) #
The scope of development projects that require approval or opinion from the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor pursuant to Article 32(2) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Sep. 10, 2007; Feb. 29, 2008; Nov. 2, 2009; Nov. 20, 2009; Dec. 18, 2018; Mar. 31, 2020>
1. Urban development project according to Article 2(1)2 of the Urban Development Act;
2. Improvement project defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on the Improvement of Urban Areas and Residential Environments;
3. Projects for the installation and development of the following facilities or equipment, among the infrastructure defined in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act:
a. Distribution business facilities;
b. Public and cultural and sports facilities, such as cultural facilities and sports facilities;
c. Parking lots;
4. Complex development project for promoting small and medium enterprises pursuant to Article 31 of the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Act;
5. Tourism business under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Tourism Promotion Act, and projects for the development of tourist destinations and tourism complexes under subparagraphs 6 and 7 of Article 2 of that Act;
6. Park facility development project defined in subparagraph 10 of Article 2 of the Natural Parks Act;
7. Tramway business pursuant to subparagraph 7 of Article 2 of the Tramway Transportation Act;
8. Other projects for the development of an Asian Cultural Hub City as stipulated by Ordinance of Gwangju Metropolitan City.
Article 32(Designation of project implementers) #
(1) When the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor intends to conduct an impact assessment pursuant to Article 36(1) of the Act or to designate an implementer of a development project that is subject to prior modification of an urban/Gun management plan, he or she shall designate a person who meets the following requirements: <Amended on Apr. 10, 2012>
1. The investment plan and the plan for securing financial resources in the business plan shall be appropriate for the realization of the objectives of the projects;
2. The ownership of land in the development area, or consent to use the land from landowners, etc. shall have been secured;
3. There shall be an employment plan for local residents;
4. There shall be a plan for the participation of local enterprises.
(2) The Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor may preferentially designate any of the following persons as the implementer of a development project under paragraph (1), if necessary for the smooth implementation of the development project. In such cases, in designating a project implementer, he or she may designate a project implementer even if a plan is formulated for securing the ownership of land or the consent of landowners, etc. under paragraph (1)2: <Amended on Mar. 31, 2020>
1. The State or public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
2. Local government or local government-invested public corporation under Article 49 of the Local Public Enterprises Act.
(3) A person who intends to be designated as a project implementer under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall submit an application for designation of a project implementer to the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor, along with the following documents and drawings: provided, a person who intends to be designated as a project implementer under paragraph (2) may submit a plan for securing the ownership of land or the consent of the landowner, etc. for use, notwithstanding subparagraph 3:
1. Business plan;
2. Funding plan
3. Documents evidencing that the ownership of land or the consent of landowners, etc. to use the land in the development target area has been obtained;
4. Location map of the area subject to development.
(4) Upon designating a project implementer, the Gwangju Metropolitan City shall deliver a letter of designation of a project implementer to the applicant, and publicly announce the details of the following designation in the Official Gazette or on the website, etc. of Gwangju Metropolitan City:
Article 33(Confirmation of completion) #
(1) Where a project implementer intends to obtain confirmation of completion of construction pursuant to Article 37(1) of the Act, he or she shall submit a completion report to the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor, along with the following documents: <Amended on Jul. 2, 2019>
1. Completion report (including design drawings and photographs of completion);
2. Cadastral survey results map;
3. Report on the area of land by use;
4. Documents and drawings of devolution investigation for public facilities, etc.
(2) In the case where the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor issues a certificate of completion pursuant to Article 37(2) of the Act, the following matters shall be publicly announced in the Official Gazette or on the website, etc. of the Gwangju Metropolitan City: <Amended on Jul. 2, 2019>
1. The name of the development project;
2. Name and address of the project implementer;
3. The location and size of the area in which the development project is to be implemented, and the size by use;
4. Completion date;
5. Matters concerning the management and disposal of major facilities;
6. Other matters that the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor deems necessary for public announcement.
Article 34(Use of land prior to confirmation of completion) #
(1) In case a project implementer intends to obtain a use permit before receiving a certificate of completion pursuant to the proviso of Article 37(4) of the Act, he or she shall submit an application for use permit prior to confirmation of completion to the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor, attaching the following documents: <Amended on Jul. 2, 2019>
1. Status report of the land or facility to be used;
2. Documents stating the reasons and purpose of use that require urgent use before completion;
3. Opinion from the construction supervisor or construction manager regarding the usability and safety of the land or facility to be used;
4. Final stage drawings and photographs of the land or facility to be used.
(2) The Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor who received an application for a use permit pursuant to paragraph (1) shall, within 30 days, grant or deny permission after considering whether the use of the developed land or facility is in line with the purpose of the development project and whether it does not hinder the promotion of the development project.
Article 35(Preferential employment of neighborhood residents) #
(1) Where a project implementer intends to preferentially employ residents in neighboring areas pursuant to Article 41 of the Act, he or she may submit a preferential employment plan for residents in neighboring areas to the head of the competent employment security office under the Employment Security Act and request the head of the competent employment security office to recommend employment.
(2) The head of an employment security office in receipt of a request for employment recommendation under paragraph (1) shall take necessary measures, such as provision of employment information and employment recommendation, in consultation with the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor.
Article 36(Revenue of the Special Account for the Development of Asian Cultural Hub Cities) #
(1) "Other income as prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 42(3)9 of the Act refers to the revenues in each of the following subparagraphs:
1. Deleted; <Jun. 1, 2015>
2. Profits generated by making investments or loans to investment associations and other persons in accordance with Article 42(4)3 of the Act.
(2) In Article 42(4)10 of the Act, "other projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" refers to projects for the installation of public facilities pursuant to Article 19(1). <Amended on Jun. 1, 2015>
Article 37(Scope of budget carryover) #
The scope of the expenditure budget that can be carried forward and used in the next fiscal year pursuant to Article 46 of the Act shall be determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in consultation with the Minister of Planning and Budget for each fiscal year within the scope of 20% of the total cost of each unit project in the fiscal year. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Dec. 30, 2025>
Article 38(Support for increase in national subsidies) #
(1) Projects that can be supported by raising State subsidies pursuant to Article 48(1) of the Act shall be those eligible for subsidies under Article 4(1) of the Enforcement Decree of the Subsidy Management Act. <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011>
(2) The rate of subsidization for projects under paragraph (1) (hereafter referred to as "subsidization rate" in this Article) shall be the rate calculated by adding 20/100 to the standard subsidization rate under Article 9(1)2 of the Subsidy Management Act (hereafter referred to as "standard subsidization rate" in this Article). <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011; Apr. 28, 2016>
(3) In cases where the rate obtained by adding 20/100 to the standard subsidy rate according to paragraph (2) exceeds 80/100, 80/100 shall be the support subsidy rate: provided, where the standard subsidy rate is at least 80/100, the standard subsidy rate shall be the subsidy rate.
Article 38-2(Re-examination of regulation) #
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall examine the appropriateness of the scope of approval, etc. for the implementation of a development project under Article 31 every 3 years, counting from January 1, 2017 (referring to the period that ends on the day before January 1 of every third year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements. <Amended on Dec. 30, 2016>
[This Article Added on Jan. 6, 2015]
Article 39(Standards for imposition of administrative fines) #
The standards for imposing administrative fines under Article 54(1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 2. <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021; Nov. 9, 2021>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 30, 2011]