Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Act on the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Diversity and those necessary for the enforcement thereof.
Article 2(Formulation and amendment of basic plans) #
(1) In order to efficiently formulate a basic plan for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity referred to in Article 6 (1) of the Act on the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Diversity (hereinafter referred to as a "basic plan"), the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate guidelines on preparing a basic plan in advance through consultations with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, and notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies thereof.
(2) The heads of the relevant central administrative agencies shall formulate sectoral plans concerning affairs under their jurisdiction in accordance with the guidelines on preparing a basic plan referred to in paragraph (1), and submit them to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(3) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate a basic plan by integrating sectoral plans submitted pursuant to paragraph (2), hearing the opinions of the heads of local governments, and consulting with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies.
(4) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism intends to amend a basic plan, he or she shall undergo deliberation of the Cultural Diversity Committee referred to in Article 7 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") after hearing opinions of the heads of the relevant local governments and consulting with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies; provided, the foregoing shall not apply when amending minor matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(5) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has amended a basic plan pursuant to paragraph (4), he or she shall notify details thereof to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments.
Article 3(Formulation of annual implementation plans) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate an annual implementation plan for promoting a basic plan prescribed in Article 6 (4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as an "implementation plan") by integrating annual implementation plans submitted by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies regarding affairs under their jurisdiction.
(2) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism intends to amend an implementation plan, he or she shall consult with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies.
(3) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has formulated or amended an implementation plan pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), he or she shall notify details thereof to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments
Article 4(Members of Committee) #
(1) “Vice-Minister-level public officials of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 7 (3) 1 of the Act means the following persons. In such cases, where more than one Vice Minister exists in the central administrative agency, the Vice Minister designated by the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall apply. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025; Dec. 30, 2025>
1. Deleted; <Dec. 30, 2025>
2. The Vice Minister of Science and ICT;
3. The Vice Minister of Education;
4. The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs;
5. The Vice Minister of Justice;
6. The Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety;
7. The Vice Minister of Health and Welfare;
8. The Vice Minister of Employment and Labor;
9. The Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family;
10. The Vice Minister of Planning and Budget.
(2) The members pursuant to Article 7 (3) 2 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “commissioned members”) shall be up to 10 persons commissioned by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from among persons with specialized knowledge and experience in policies for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity, with due consideration given to gender. In such cases, a person recommended by a consultative body established under Article 182 (1) 1 or 3 of the Local Autonomy Act shall be included. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2025>
(3) The term of office of commissioned members shall be 3 years, and they may be reappointed only once.
(4) The Committee shall have 1 executive secretary to handle its administrative affairs, and the director-general in charge of the affairs related to the protection and promotion of cultural diversity in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall serve as the executive secretary.
(5) When the chairperson of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "chairperson") is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable reasons, a member designated in advance by the chairperson shall act on behalf of the chairperson.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Nov. 10, 2020]
Article 4-2(Dismissal of commissioned members) #
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may dismiss a commissioned member, if the commissioned member falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Nov. 10, 2020>
1. When the member becomes incapable of performing his or her duties due to any mental or physical disorder;
2. When the member engages in misconduct in connection with his or her duties;
3. When the member is deemed unsuitable as a member due to delinquency of a duty, injury to dignity, or on any other ground;
4. When the member voluntarily admits that it is impracticable for him or her to perform his or her duties as a member;
5. Where the member fails to recuse himself or herself despite being subject to any subparagraph of Article 4-3 (1).
[This Article Added on Dec. 31, 2015]
[Title Amended on Nov. 10, 2020]
Article 4-3(Exclusion of, challenge to, or recusal of Committee members) #
(1) A member of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as "member") shall be excluded from deliberation and resolution on the relevant agenda item in any of the following cases:
1. Where the member or his or her current or former spouse is a party (where a party is a corporation, organization, etc., including an executive officer thereof; hereafter in this subparagraph and subparagraph 2 the same shall apply) to the relevant agenda item or is related thereto as a joint holder of any right or liability;
2. Where the member is or was a relative of a party to the relevant agenda item;
3. Where the member has provided testimony, statements, advice, research, services, or appraisal with respect to the relevant agenda item;
4. Where the member, or corporation to which the member belongs, is the current or former agent of a party to the agenda item.
(2) If any grounds for exclusion under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) exist or if it is difficult to expect fair deliberation or resolution from a member, a party to the relevant agenda item may file an application for challenge with the Committee, and the Committee decides thereon by resolution. In such cases, the member being challenged shall not attend the resolution.
(3) If a member is subject to any subparagraph of paragraph (1), he or she shall recuse himself or herself from deliberation and resolution of the relevant agenda item.
[This Article Added on Nov. 10, 2020]
Article 4-4(Expert members of Committee) #
(1) The Committee may appoint expert members to the Committee to investigate and study specialized matters related to the agenda item to be presented.
(2) Allowances and expenses for the performance of duties may be paid to expert members within budgetary limits.
[This Article Added on Nov. 10, 2020]
Article 5(Meetings) #
(1) The chairperson shall convene and preside over the meetings of the Committee.
(2) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require a concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.
(3) Where it is deemed necessary for deliberation of the Committee, the chairperson may require the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of local governments to attend a meeting of the Committee to hear their opinions.
Article 6(Allowances) #
Allowances may be paid to members who have attended a meeting of the Committee within budgetary limits; provided, the foregoing shall not apply where a member who is a public official attends such meeting in direct connection with his or her competent duties.
Article 7(Detailed regulations on operation) #
Except as provided in Articles 4, 4-2 through 4-4, 5, and 6, matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Committee shall be determined by the chairperson following a resolution by the Committee. <Amended on Nov. 10, 2020>
Article 8(Actual status surveys on cultural diversity) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall conduct an actual status survey on cultural diversity referred to in Article 8 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "actual status survey on cultural diversity") according to the following classification:
1. Regular surveys: Surveys conducted every two years to ascertain the actual status of the protection and promotion of cultural diversity;
2. Occasional surveys: Surveys conducted where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism deems it necessary concerning specific fields, issues, etc.
(2) An actual status survey on cultural diversity shall be conducted, covering each of the following; provided, when conducting an occasional survey referred to in paragraph (1) 2, some of the following matters may be omitted, in consideration of the necessity of the survey, etc.:
1. Matters relating to social awareness of cultural diversity;
2. Matters relating to diversity of cultural enjoyment or cultural creative activities;
3. Matters relating to facilities, resources and human resources for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity;
4. Matters relating to the current status of policies and institutions for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity.
(3) For the purpose of conducting an actual status survey on cultural diversity, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request submission of necessary materials from the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, the heads of local governments, and relevant institutions and organizations.
(4) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may entrust conducting of an actual status survey on cultural diversity to an institution or organization equipped with the expertise and human resources necessary for research on cultural diversity.
Article 9(Preparation of annual reports) #
For the purpose of preparing a report on the current status of implementation of the policies for protecting and promoting cultural diversity as well as on the outcomes of evaluation of the detailed implementation of such policies prescribed in Article 9 of the Act, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request submission of necessary materials from the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments.
Article 10(Support for protection and promotion of cultural diversity) #
(1) In accordance with Article 12 (1) of the Act, the State and local governments may provide administrative or financial support to any of the following activities conducted in the fields of culture and arts, academia, physical education, the cultural industry, etc. or to cultural facilities for such activities. In such cases, the urgency of support, the participation of social members, anticipated effects, etc. shall be taken into consideration:
1. Activities for coexistence and harmonization of diverse cultures;
2. Activities for expanding opportunities to express and enjoy diverse cultures.
(2) Where the State and local governments intend to provide support pursuant to paragraph (1), they may hear the opinions of relevant institutions, organizations or experts.
Article 11(Education on protection and promotion of cultural diversity) #
(1) The State and local governments may provide education on cultural diversity prescribed in Article 13 (1) of the Act to teachers, adolescents, and others deemed necessary for receiving education on cultural diversity.
(2) The details of the cultural diversity education prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
1. Details of treaties, statutes and policies related to cultural diversity;
2. Details of diverse forms of culture based on nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, language, region, gender, generation, disability, etc.;
3. Matters relating to specific methods for respecting cultural diversity;
4. Other matters relating to protection and promotion of cultural diversity.
Article 12(Entrustment of administrative affairs) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may entrust the following administrative affairs to an institution or organization established for the protection and promotion of cultural diversity in accordance with Article 15 of the Act:
1. Holding events for Cultural Diversity Day in accordance with Article 11 (1) of the Act;
2. Support for protecting and promoting cultural diversity under Article 12 of the Act;
3. Education on protecting and promoting cultural diversity under Article 13 (1) of the Act;
4. Training of experts in cultural diversity under Article 14 (1) of the Act.
(2) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism entrusts his or her administrative affairs under paragraph (1), he or she shall publicly notify the entrusted institution and the details of the entrusted administrative affairs.
[This Article Added on Nov. 10, 2020]