FRAMEWORK ACT ON NATIONAL HERITAGE

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to prescribe basic matters regarding national heritage policies and to clarify the responsibilities of the State and local governments for the preservation, management, and utilization of national heritage, thereby actively protecting and creatively inheriting national heritage and contributing to improvement of the quality of life through the cultural enjoyment of citizens.

Article 2(Fundamental Concepts) #

The fundamental concepts of this Act are to recognize that national heritage is the roots of our life, a source of creativity, and an asset of humanity and to thoroughly secure and enjoy the value of national heritage and creatively inherit and develop national heritage, thereby enriching our life and transferring it to the future generations in a more valuable way.

Article 3(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:

1. The term "national heritage" means the artificially or naturally formed national, ethnic, or universal heritage, which is cultural heritage, natural heritage, or intangible heritage of outstanding historic, artistic, academic, or scenic value;

2. The term "cultural heritage" means a product of the Korean history and traditions, which is the tangible cultural heritage indicating the uniqueness of culture, the identity of the people, and changes in the lives of citizens;

3. The term "natural heritage" means natural objects, such as animals, plants, topography, and geological features, or any cultural heritage created by interactions with the natural environment;

4. The term "intangible heritage" means intangible cultural heritage, which is inherited over several generations and is constantly recreated by interactions between communities and groups, and history and environment.

FRAMEWORK ACT ON NATIONAL HERITAGE

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Fundamental Concepts) #

Article 3(Definitions) #

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State and Local Governments) #

Article 5(Rights and Obligations of Citizens) #

Article 6(Relationship to Other Statutes) #

Article 7(Basic Principles of National Heritage Protection Policies) #

Article 8(Formulation of Master Plans) #

Article 9(Establishment and Operation of Committee) #

Article 10(Survey and Research) #

Article 11(Subsidization for National Heritage) #

Article 12(Development of Human Resources) #

Article 13(Designation and Registration of National Heritage) #

Article 14(Preparation of Comprehensive Protection System) #

Article 15(Protection of Historical and Cultural Environment) #

Article 16(Preservation and Promotion of Ancient Cities and Historical and Cultural Zones) #

Article 17(Excavation of Buried Heritage) #

Article 18(Repair of National Heritage) #

Article 19(Sale or Purchase of National Heritage) #

Article 20(Management of Qualifications) #

Article 21(Prevention of and Response to Disasters) #

Article 22(Response to Climate Change) #

Article 23(Improvement of National Heritage Welfare for Citizens) #

Article 24(Management of National Heritage Information) #

Article 25(Education on National Heritage) #

Article 26(Publicity of National Heritage) #

Article 27(Promotion of Industry) #

Article 28(Promotion of International Exchange and Cooperation for National Heritage) #

Article 29(Cooperation for Exchanges of National Heritage between North and South Korea) #

Article 30(Protection of Foreign Heritage) #

Article 31(Registration and Protection of World Heritage) #

Article 32(Establishment of National Heritage Promotion Institute) #

Article 33(Management of National Heritage Belonging to the State) #

Article 34(National Heritage Day) #

Article 35(Administrative Fine) #