Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Framework Act on Architecture as well as matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
Article 2(Establishment of master plans for architectural policy) #
(1) "Minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 10(3) of the Framework Act on Architecture (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means the following matters:
1. Matters falling under subparagraphs 1, 8, and 9 of Article 11 of the Act;
2. Matters falling under subparagraphs 1, 2, and 4 through 6 of Article 3.
(2) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport requests the head of a relevant central administrative agency, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Do Governor, a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor"), the head of a public institution under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions (hereinafter referred to as "public institution") or the head of an organization, etc. to submit a plan under his or her jurisdiction pursuant to Article 10(4) of the Act, he or she shall prepare guidelines for formulating a plan under his or her jurisdiction, including the following matters, and forward such guidelines after deliberation by the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy under Article 13(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy"): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. Background and objectives of the establishment of a master plan for architecture policy (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for architecture policy") under Article 10 of the Act;
2. Basic direction of the establishment of the master plan for architecture policy;
3. Guidelines for preparing plans by jurisdiction.
(3) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport receives plans by jurisdiction pursuant to Article 10(4) of the Act, he or she shall review the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. Whether policies or projects by jurisdiction conform to the purpose and basic direction of the master plan for architectural policy;
2. Feasibility of policies or projects by jurisdiction;
3. Whether any conflict between policies or projects by jurisdiction arises;
4. Priority and importance of policies or projects by jurisdiction;
5. Expected effects of policies or projects by jurisdiction;
6. Possibility of securing required financial resources.
(4) "Materials prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 10(4) of the Act means various kinds of statistical data, reports, books, documents, etc. related to the matters under the subparagraphs of Article 11 of the Act, which are necessary to conduct a preliminary investigation when the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport formulates a master plan for architectural policy. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 3(Contents of master plans for architectural policy) #
"Matters necessary ... <omitted> ... for the promotion of architecture prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 11 of Article 11 of the Act means the following matters:
1. Education and public relations activities on buildings;
2. Matters concerning preservation of buildings and spatial environment with excellence;
3. Matters concerning preservation and promotion of Hanok;
4. Compilation of record materials concerning buildings and spatial environment;
5. Matters concerning measures for residents' participation, such as support for the establishment and operation of residents' self-governing organizations related to the promotion of architectural culture;
6. Other matters deliberated by the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy for the promotion of architectural culture.
Article 4(Establishment of master plans for local architecture) #
(1) Matters to be included in a master plans for metropolitan architecture and a master plan for basic architecture under Article 12(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "master plans for municipal architecture") shall be prescribed by ordinance of each local government.
(2) Where a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu means the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply) intends to amend minor matters prescribed by ordinance of a local government, which do not significantly affect the basic direction-setting of the relevant master plan for local architecture, in the master plan therefor pursuant to Article 12(3) of the Act, he or she may omit the procedures under Article 12(2) of the Act.
Article 5(Ex officio members) #
"Heads of the relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 13(3)1 of the Act mean the heads of the following central administrative agencies : <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Jul. 12, 2010; Jan. 26, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025; Dec. 30, 2025>
1. The Minister of Finance and Economy;
2. The Minister of Education;
3. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
4. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
5. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
6. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
7. The Minister of the Interior and Safety;
8. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
9. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;
10. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources;
11. The Minister of Health and Welfare;
12. The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment;
13. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
14. Deleted; <Jan. 26, 2011>
15. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport;
16. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries;
17. The Minister of SMEs and Startups.
Article 6(Term of office of commissioned members) #
(1) The term of office of commissioned members of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy under Article 13(3)2 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "commissioned members") shall be 2 years, and may be consecutively renewed only once. <Amended on Nov. 30, 2021>
(2) Even if the term of office under paragraph (1) expires, a commissioned member may perform his or her duties until his or her successor is commissioned. <Added on Nov. 30, 2021>
Article 7(Duties of chairperson) #
(1) The chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy shall represent the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy and exercise overall control over the affairs of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy.
(2) Where the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to extenuating circumstances, a member pre-designated by the chairperson shall act for the chairperson.
Article 8(Meetings of Commission) #
(1) The chairperson shall convene meetings of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy and preside thereover.
(2) A majority of the members of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.
Article 9(Executive Secretary) #
In order to handle the general affairs of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy, the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy shall have 1 executive secretary, who shall become the head of a task force under Article 17 of the Act.
Article 10(Subcommittees) #
(1) The Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy shall have a policy coordination subcommittee, a national land environmental design subcommittee, and an architectural culture promotion subcommittee pursuant to Article 13(4) of the Act.
(2) The policy coordination subcommittee under paragraph (1) shall deliberate on the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 11, 2016>
1. Matters concerning master plans for architectural policy;
2. Matters concerning coordination of architectural policies among central administrative agencies;
3. Deliberation on and coordination of planning, design, etc. of buildings and spatial environment;
4. Matters concerning the improvement of architectural system;
5. Matters concerning the improvement and supplementation of the details of the Building Regulations of Korea under Article 26(2) of the Act;
6. Other matters not falling under the jurisdiction of other subcommittees.
(3) The national land environmental design subcommittee under paragraph (1) shall deliberate on the following matters:
1. Matters concerning improvement of architectural design;
2. Matters concerning pilot projects of architectural design under Article 22 of the Act;
3. Matters concerning recommendation of civil experts under Article 21(2);
4. Matters concerning sustainable development of scenery and environmental conservation.
(4) The architectural culture promotion subcommittee under paragraph (1) shall deliberate on the following matters:
1. Matters concerning implementation and support for projects to promote architectural culture;
2. Matters concerning development and operation of basic architecture education programs;
3. Matters concerning development and operation of special architecture education programs;
4. Matters concerning architecture education policies;
5. Matters concerning cultivation of professional human resources in the field of architecture and support therefor;
6. Support for research of excellent design techniques and support for development of advanced technology.
Article 11(Request for cooperation from related agencies) #
The Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy may, if necessary for performing its duties, require public officials of related administrative agencies or related experts to attend a meeting of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy to hear their opinions, or request related institutions, organizations, etc. to provide necessary cooperation, such as submission of materials and opinions.
Article 12(Request for investigation and research) #
(1) The Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy may request related experts, institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct investigations or research, if necessary to perform their duties.
(2) Where the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy requests an investigation or research to related experts, etc. pursuant to paragraph (1), it may pay necessary expenses within the budget.
Article 13(Allowances) #
Allowances, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses may be paid to the members, personnel, and related public officials or experts within the budget; provided, such payment shall not be made where a member, who is a public official, in direct connection with the affairs under his or her jurisdiction attends a meeting of the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy.
Article 14(Operating rules) #
Except as otherwise provided for in this Decree, other matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy and subcommittees, shall be determined by the chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy, following a resolution by the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy.
Article 15(Basic investigation into architecture) #
"Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 16(1) of the Act means the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. Matters concerning the current status of architecture in countries with advanced architectural development and architectural policies;
2. Social and economic prospects for architecture;
3. Current status of education, cultivation, activities, overseas expansion, etc. of professional human resources related to architecture;
4. Matters necessary for compilation of record materials concerning buildings and spatial environment;
5. Current status of maintenance, management, and preservation of architectural heritage;
6. Current status of support for projects for the promotion of architectural culture;
7. Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for reporting to the National Assembly.
Article 16(Task forces) #
(1) A task force established pursuant to Article 17 of the Act shall perform the following duties:
1. Preparation for meetings of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy and subcommittees;
2. Preparation for agenda items brought before the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy and subcommittees;
3. Specialized surveys and research related to affairs of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy;
4. Other support for the affairs of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy and subcommittees.
(2) The senior official belonging to the Senior Executive Service in charge of architectural policy affairs of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall concurrently serve as the head of a task force. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
(3) The chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy may, if deemed necessary to perform the duties of the task force, appoint experts in the relevant fields as public officials in fixed term positions. <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>
(4) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), other necessary matters, such as the organization, operation, etc. of task forces, shall be determined by the chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy, following a resolution by the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy.
Article 17(Provincial Commissions on Architecture) #
"Relevant commissions prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 18(2) of the Act means a building committee established pursuant to Article 4 of the Building Act.
Article 18(Financial assistance for promotion of architectural culture) #
(1) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport intends to consult with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources in accordance with Article 20 of the Act, he or she shall prepare and forward a financial support plan including the scale of the project requiring financial support, total project cost, project period, etc. in advance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) "Project prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 7 of Article 20 of the Act means the following projects:
1. Projects for preserving, succeeding to, and developing excellent buildings and spatial environment;
2. Projects for establishing corporations or organizations to promote projects for promoting architecture culture;
3. Projects for compiling record materials concerning buildings and spatial environment;
4. Other projects the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy deems necessary to provide support for the promotion of architectural culture.
Article 19(Establishment of standards for architectural design) #
Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport establishes standards for architectural design pursuant to Article 21(1) and (2) of the Act, he or she shall include the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. Matters concerning the establishment of architectural design system to enhance national competitiveness;
2. Matters concerning objectives of and targets for application of standards for architectural design;
3. Matters concerning measures to ensure effectiveness of architectural design standards;
4. Matters concerning the objectives of creating architectural design set by the State and local governments and the process of implementing such objectives.
Article 20(Implementation of pilot project for architectural design) #
(1) Where the head of a central administrative agency, a Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intends to designate a pilot project for architectural design under Article 22(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "pilot project"), he or she shall undergo deliberation by the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy or City/Do commissions on architecture policy under Article 18 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "metropolitan architecture commissions") pursuant to the following subparagraphs:
1. Where a pilot project for architectural design is designated by the head of a central administrative agency: The Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy;
2. Where a pilot project for architectural design is designated by a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu: A metropolitan architecture commission; provided, where financial support from a central administrative agency is required, it shall be designated by the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy.
(2) "Projects ... <omitted> ... prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 22(1)3 of the Act means projects that can improve the functions of the following zones or districts: <Amended on Dec. 29, 2017>
1. A special building zone designated pursuant to Article 69(1) of the Building Act;
2. A landscape district determined pursuant to Article 37(1) of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act.
(3) Among the pilot projects, a business entity of a pilot project deemed particularly important by the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy or metropolitan architecture commissions shall organize and operate an architectural design coordination committee in charge of coordinating and deliberating on architectural design of the pilot project. In such cases, matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of the architectural design coordination committee for the pilot project designated by the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor shall be determined by the Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy or by ordinance of the relevant local government, respectively.
(4) Where the State, a local government, or a public institution promotes a pilot project, it may preferentially designate a civilian expert commissioned pursuant to Article 21(1) as a person in charge of the planning, design, general management, coordination, etc. of the pilot project.
(5) When the State, a local government, or a public institution intends to implement a pilot project, it shall devise various measures for the improvement of architectural design, such as planning proposals (referring to services that propose the direction and scale of development of the pilot project, implementation plan, etc. by reviewing the objectives, details, etc. of the pilot project and collecting all demands affecting the design thereof in an integrated manner), proposals for improvement (referring to services that propose measures to maintain and manage buildings or spatial environments, measures to improve the performance thereof, measures to preserve, recycle and regenerate buildings or spatial environments by changing their use, etc. in order to create the existing buildings or spatial environments in a sustainable manner), and design competitions.
Article 21(Participation of civilian experts) #
) (1) The head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government may commission any of the following person as a civilian expert pursuant to Article 23(1) of the Act:
1. Architects under the Certified Architects Act;
2. Technicians (referring to technicians under the National Technical Qualifications Act) related to architecture, cities, or landscaping;
3. A person who majored in architecture, urban architecture, or landscape architecture at a university or college and served or has served as an associate professor or higher or in a position equivalent thereto at a school under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act, a school equivalent thereto, or an officially recognized research institute.
(2) The Presidential Commission on Architectural Policy may recommend persons deemed to have abundant experience and professional knowledge in the field of architecture from among persons falling under any subparagraph of paragraph (1) as civilian experts.
(3) The duties of civilian experts commissioned pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
1. Coordination of the affairs of planning and design related to architecture and city implemented by the State or local governments;
2. Advice on architectural policies of the State or local governments and handling of civil petitions for architecture;
3. Overall control, coordination, and management of large-scale development projects in which many business entities or designers participate;
4. Overall advice on architectural design and planning, design, etc. for and pilot projects for architectural design.
(4) The remuneration of civilian experts commissioned pursuant to paragraph (1) may be paid within the budget.
Article 22(Management of the building regulations of Korea) #
(1) "Institution or organization prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 25(3) of the Act means any of the following institutions or organizations determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: <Added on Oct. 26, 2021; Jul. 26, 2022>
1. The Korea Institute of Registered Architects under Article 31 of the Certified Architects Act;
2. The Korea Institute of Construction Technology under Article 8 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
3. The Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements and the Architecture & Urban Research Institute under Article 8 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes;
4. A public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
5. A non-profit corporation incorporated with permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the purpose of the development in the field of architecture pursuant to Article 32 of the Civil Act;
6. Other institutions or organizations recognized by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport as having professional human resources and organizations necessary for the management of the information system for the Building Regulations of Korea under Article 25(2) of the Act.
(2) Where building-related regulations (referring to building-related regulations under Article 25(1) of the Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) under the jurisdiction of the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government in accordance with Article 25(4) of the Act are enacted, amended, or repealed, he or she shall designate the expected date of promulgation (in cases of regulations not promulgated in the Official Gazette or public gazette, referring to the expected date of registration of such documents) before the relevant regulations are promulgated in the Official Gazette or public gazette (in cases of regulations not promulgated in the Official Gazette or public gazette, before documents are registered in accordance with Article 11 of the Regulations on the Operation and Innovation of Administrative Affairs) and forward such regulations in an electronic form to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. <Amended on Apr. 26, 2016; Oct. 26, 2021; Jun. 27, 2023>
(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall take measures to ensure that the following provisions to be enacted, amended, or repealed are reflected in the Building Regulations of Korea under Article 25(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Korean Building Regulations") in a timely manner: <Amended on Oct. 26, 2021>
Article 23(Organization and operation of the council for the building regulations of Korea) #
(1) The Council for the Building Regulations of Korea under Article 26(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") shall be composed of at least 10 but not more than 25 members including 1 chairperson.
(2) The Director General for Architecture Planning of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall serve as the chairperson of the Council.
(3) Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, from among the following persons: <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025; Dec. 30, 2025>
1. Grade-IV or higher-ranking public officials (including public officials who are members of the Senior Executive Service; hereinafter the same shall apply) or public officials equivalent thereto recommended by the heads of the following central administrative agencies:
a. The Ministry of Finance and Economy;
b. The Ministry of Education;
c. The Ministry of Science and ICT;
d. The Ministry of Justice;
e. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
f. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;
g. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources;
h. The Ministry of Health and Welfare;
i. Other central administrative agencies having jurisdiction over building-related regulations;
2. Grade-IV or higher-ranking public officials in charge of regulations related to buildings in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or public officials equivalent thereto;
3. Persons recommended by the head of the relevant local government, who are Grade-IV or higher-ranking public officials in charge of regulations related to buildings in the Special Metropolitan City, a Metropolitan City, a Do, or a Special Self-Governing Province or public officials equivalent thereto.
(4) The chairperson of the Council shall convene meetings of the Council and notify its members of the date, time and place of the meeting and agenda items 7 days before the meeting is held; provided, where any inevitable reasons arise, he or she may notify the members thereof by the date immediately preceding the date of meeting.
Article 24(Request for improvement and supplementation of contents of the building regulations of Korea) #
(1) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport requests the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy for deliberation on the improvement or revision of part of the Building Regulations of Korea pursuant to Article 26(2) of the Act, he or she shall consult with the heads of relevant agencies in advance.
(2) The heads of relevant agencies in receipt of a request to hold consultations pursuant to paragraph (1) shall submit their opinions within 20 days from the date they receive such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.
(3) Where the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy have deliberated on the improvement or revision of part of the Building Regulations of Korea pursuant to Article 26(2) of the Act, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall notify the heads of relevant agencies of the results of deliberation within 10 days from the date the deliberation is completed.
[This Article Added on Feb. 11, 2016]