CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to conserve and utilize the modern and contemporary cultural heritage systematically, to promote the improvement of the quality of cultural life of the people, thereby contributing to the cultural development of future generations and the advancement of human culture.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Feb. 13, 2024>
1. The term "modern and contemporary cultural heritage" means any of the following cultural heritage, which needs to be specially conserved for their historical, artistic, social or academic value, among the cultural heritage formed from before and after the opening of the port to the present: provided, the cultural heritage designated pursuant to the Act on Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage shall be excluded:
(a) Modern and contemporary real estate heritage: Facilities, buildings, tombs, sites, historic sites, streets, landscapes, etc.;
(b) Modern and contemporary movable heritage: Paintings, sculptures, crafts, documents, books, clothing, souvenirs, household goods, machines, appliances, tools, etc.;
2. "Registered cultural heritage" refers to the modern and contemporary cultural heritage registered according to the following categories:
(a) State-registered cultural heritage: Modern and contemporary cultural heritage registered by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service pursuant to Article 6 (1);
(b) City/Do registered cultural heritage: Modern and contemporary cultural heritage registered by the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governor, or Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do Governor") pursuant to Article 39 (1);
3. "Modern and contemporary cultural heritage district" refers to a zone where registered cultural heritage (limited to modern and contemporary real estate heritage) is located, which is designated by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service pursuant to Article 33 (1) as it needs to be conserved and utilized together with surrounding areas;