ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE REGIONAL CULTURE PROMOTION ACT
Presidential Decree No. 25509, Jul. 28, 2014
Amended by Presidential Decree No. 27129, May 10, 2016
Presidential Decree No. 31807, jun. 22, 2021
Presidential Decree No. 32223, Dec. 16, 2021
Presidential Decree No. 32805, Jul. 19, 2022
| Article 2 (Scope of Living Cultural Facilities) |
The living cultural facilities under subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Regional Culture Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) shall be facilities where the living culture of local residents is created, among the following facilities: <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> | 4. | Facilities established by the State or local governments to support the activities of culture and arts organizations or clubs of residents (hereinafter referred to as "living culture center") pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Act; |
| 5. | Other facilities determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or determined by ordinance of a local government, where the living culture of local residents is continuously created. |
| Article 3 (Establishment of Master Plans for Local Culture Promotion) |
| (1) | "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 6 (1) 10 of the Act means any of the matters regarding the following: <Amended on Jul. 19, 2022> |
| 1. | Cooperation and exchange for local culture promotion between regions between related organizations; |
| 2. | Conservation, discovery and utilization of inherent local cultures; |
| 3. | Narrowing cultural gaps between regions, such as supporting regions with disadvantageous cultural environment; |
| 4. | Investigations and research for promoting local cultures; |
| 5. | Others deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism as necessary for promoting local cultures. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism intends to establish a master plan for local culture promotion under Article 6 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “master plan”), he or she may request organizations related to local culture promotion to give assistance, such as submitting necessary materials. |
| (3) | When the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism has established a master plan, he or she shall notify the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governors and the Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as “a Mayor/Do Governor) and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply), and the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, thereof. |
| Article 4 (Formulation and Implementation of Implementation Plans for Local Culture Promotion) |
| (1) | A Mayor/Do Governor shall formulate an implementation plan for local culture promotion (hereinafter referred to as “City/Do implementation plan”) by incorporating the master plan pursuant to Article 6 (4) of the Act so that such implementation plan is suitable for the actual conditions of the region under his or her jurisdiction. |
| (2) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to formulate a City/Do implementation plan, he or she shall consult in advance with the heads of Sis/Guns/Gus. |
| (3) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor has formulated a City/Do implementation plan, he or she shall submit it to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| (4) | The head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall formulate and implement an implementation plan for local culture promotion (hereinafter referred to as “Si/Gun/Gu implementation plan”) by incorporating the master plan and the City/Do implementation plan so that the former implementation plan is suitable for the actual conditions of the relevant region. |
| (5) | Where the head of a Si/Gun/Gu formulates a Si/Gun/Gu implementation plan, he or she shall submit it to the Mayor/Do Governor. |
| (6) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intend to formulate a City/Do implementation plan and a Si/Gun/Gu implementation plan, they shall hear the opinions of local culture-related institutions and organizations. |
| (7) | An implementation plan shall contain the following: |
| 1. | Basic direction-setting for policies for promoting local culture of the relevant region; |
| 2. | Development and execution of the policies for promoting local culture suitable for cultural characteristics and actual conditions of the relevant region; |
| 3. | Budget and financial resources necessary to implement an implementation plan; |
| 4. | Matters necessary to reduce cultural gaps, such as supporting regions with disadvantageous cultural environment; |
| 5. | Fostering and supporting specialized human resources for local cultures; |
| 6. | Other matters necessary to promote local cultures. |
| Article 5 (Evaluation of Master Plan and Implementation Plan) |
| (1) | The head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall evaluate the outcomes of executing a Si/Gun/Gu implementation plan every five years and submit such outcomes and the results of evaluation to the Mayor/Do Governor. |
| (2) | A Mayor/Do Governor shall evaluate the outcomes of executing a City/Do implementation plan every five years, taking into account the outcomes of executing the Si/Gun/Gu implementation plans and the results of evaluation thereof submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), and submit the outcomes of executing a City/Do implementation plan and the results of evaluation thereof to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| (3) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall evaluate the outcomes of a master plan every five years, taking into account the outcomes of executing the City/Do implementation plans and the results of evaluation thereof submitted pursuant to paragraph (2). |
| Article 5-2 (Composition and Regional Culture Cooperative Committee) |
| (1) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism appoints or commissions members (hereinafter referred to as "members" in this Article) of the regional culture cooperative committee prescribed in Article 6-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Cooperative Committee"), he or she shall consider gender equality. |
| (2) | A member may be dismissed or decommissioned if he or she falls under any of the following cases: |
| 1. | Where he or she becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to mental or physical disabilities; |
| 2. | Where he or she commits irregularities related to his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where he or she is deemed incompetent for the office due to neglect of duty, injury to dignity or other grounds; |
| 4. | Where he or she personally expresses his or her intent that fulfilling duties is difficult. |
| (3) | A majority of the members of the Cooperative Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present. |
| (4) | Subcommittees or working committees may be established in the Cooperative Committee to efficiently operate the latter. |
| (5) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary to organize and operate the Cooperative Committee, subcommittees and working committees shall be determined by the chairperson, subject to deliberation by the Cooperative Committee. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 22, 2021]
| Article 6 (Selection and Support of Regions with Disadvantageous Cultural Environment) |
| (1) | Regions with disadvantageous cultural environment under Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “region with disadvantageous cultural environment”) shall be selected form the following regions: |
| 1. | A region proven to have a larger cultural gap to bridge in comparison with other regions, as a result of investigating the actual status of local cultures under Article 11 (1) of the Act; |
| 4. | Other regions deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the head of a local government to require the improvement of cultural gaps and cultural environment. |
| (2) | Master plans and implementation plans shall contain the content of support for regions with disadvantageous cultural environment. |
| Article 7 (Designation of Institution for Fostering Specialized Human Resources for Local Cultures) |
| (1) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may designate any of the following institutions and organizations as an institution for fostering specialized human resources for local cultures (hereinafter referred to as “fostering institution”) pursuant to Article 10 (2) of the Act: |
| 6. | Other institution or organization established for the purpose of researching and promoting local cultures. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates a fostering institution pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall take into consideration the following matters: |
| 1. | Expertise on local cultures; |
| 2. | Outcomes of fostering specialized human resources for local cultures; |
| 3. | Whether educational manpower, facilities and funds are secured. |
| (3) | An institution or organization which intends to be designated as a fostering institution pursuant to paragraphs (1) shall file an application for designation (including an application in an electronic document) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attaching a document specifying the following matters: |
| 1. | Outcomes of fostering specialized human resources for local cultures, and a plan to foster such resources; |
| 2. | Courses for fostering specialized human resources for local cultures, and curriculum of each course; |
| 3. | Securing and managing educational manpower; |
| 4. | Facilities necessary to foster specialized human resources for local cultures; |
| 5. | A plan for raising financial resources necessary to operate a fostering institution. |
| (4) | The period of designation of a fostering institution shall be three years. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> |
| (5) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may subsidize expenses necessary to foster specialized human resources for regional cultures for fostering institutions, within the budget. |
| (6) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary to designate fostering institutions shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| Article 7-2 (Details of Fact-Finding Surveys) |
| (1) | The fact-finding surveys under Article 11 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "fact-finding surveys") shall be as follows: |
| 1. | Current status of policies on local cultures, including systems and budget related to local cultures; |
| 2. | Current status of cultural facilities in the relevant region, such as living cultural facilities; |
| 4. | Current status of projects for the invigoration of living culture and projects for guaranteeing opportunities for local residents to enjoy culture and arts. |
| 5. | Other matters deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism necessary for formulating policies on local culture promotion or formulating master plans under Article 6 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests for the submission of relevant materials under Article 11 (2) of the Act, he or she shall make such request in writing by specifying the purpose of using such materials, scope of materials, submission period, and the like. |
| (3) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may use an electronic means, such as information and telecommunications networks or electronic mail, in order to efficiently conduct fact-finding surveys. |
| (4) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for fact-finding surveys shall be determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 22, 2021]
| Article 8 (Designation of Advisory Center for Local Culture Promotion) |
| (1) | An advisory center for local culture promotion under Article 13 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “advisory center”) may be designated from among the following institutions or organizations: |
| 6. | Other institutions or organizations established for the purpose of researching and giving advice on policies concerning local cultures. |
| (2) | In cases of designating an advisory center, the following matters shall be taken into consideration: |
| 1. | Outcomes of research related to local cultures; |
| 2. | Expertise concerning local cultures; |
| 3. | Records of giving advice on policies concerning local cultures; |
| 4. | Whether specialized human resources for local cultures are secured. |
| (3) | The period of designation of an advisory center shall be three years. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> |
| Article 8-2 (Establishment and Operation of Local Culture Information System) |
| (1) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may perform the following duties through a local culture information system prescribed in Article 13-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "regional culture information system"): |
| 1. | Collection and electronic connection of information related to local cultures; |
| 2. | Management of statistical information related to local cultures; |
| 3. | Standardization of information related to local cultures and joint utilization thereof; |
| 4. | Management and utilization of the outcomes of fact-finding surveys; |
| 5. | Other affairs deemed necessary by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism for efficiently managing and utilizing information related to local cultures. |
| (2) | Except as provided in paragraph (1), matters necessary for establishing and operating the local culture information system shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 22, 2021]
| Article 8-3 (Designation and Operation of Dedicated Institutions) |
| (1) | Any person seeking designation as a dedicated institution under Article 13-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "designated institution") shall meet all the following requirements: |
| 1. | He or she shall fall under any of the following: |
| (d) | Institutions invested in or funded pursuant to Article 2 (1) of the Act on the Operation of Institutions Provided with Investments or Funds by Local Governments; |
| 2. | He or she shall have specialized human resources, who have expertise in local culture promotion projects, and a dedicated organ; |
| 3. | He or she shall have an office, equipment, and materials for performing the affairs; |
| 4. | He or she shall have expertise in the operation and management of the information system and be able to collect, manage, and build data, and to perform statistical analysis and the like where it performs the duties specified in Article 13-3 (2) 7 of the Act. |
| (2) | The period of designation of a dedicated institution shall be five years. |
| (3) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates a dedicated institution pursuant to Article 13-3 (1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the institution and the scope of affairs on the website of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| 1. | Support for regions with disadvantageous cultural environment; |
| 2. | Support for the revitalization of living culture centers; |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 22, 2021]
| Article 8-4 (Detailed Criteria for Revocation of Designation) |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the head of a State agency, or the head of a local government revokes designation pursuant to Article 13-4 (1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce such fact in the Official Gazette, the public gazette; or the website of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the competent State agency, or local government without delay. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 22, 2021]
| Article 9 (Deliberative Committee on Cities of Culture) |
| 1. | Formulating basic policies concerning supporting cities of culture; |
| 2. | Scope and content of basic investigations under Article 13 (1); |
| 3. | Other matters deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism necessary to efficiently promote projects for creating cities of culture. |
| (2) | The Deliberative Committee on Cities of Culture under Article 14 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “Deliberative Committee”) shall be composed of not more than 20 members, including one chairperson. |
| (3) | The members of the Deliberative Committee (hereafter referred to as “member” in this Article and Article 10) shall be appointed or commissioned by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from among the following persons, in consideration of their sex; and the chairperson of the Deliberative Committee (hereafter referred to as “chairperson” in this Article) shall be designated by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from among the members under subparagraph 1: |
| 1. | Persons who have abundant knowledge and experience in policies for local cultures or in a field related to the creation of cities of culture, including culture and arts, culture industry, tourism, tradition, building, and urban planning; |
| 2. | Persons recommended by the heads of their affiliated agencies from among public officials belonging to the Senior Executive Service of the relevant central administrative agencies. |
| (4) | The term of office of the chairperson and the members under paragraph (3) 1 shall be two years. |
| (5) | The chairperson shall convoke the Deliberative Committee’s meetings at the request of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and preside over them. |
| (6) | A majority of the members of Deliberative Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> |
| (7) | The Deliberative Committee shall have one secretary to handle its administrative affairs, who shall be nominated by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, from among public officials under his or her jurisdiction. |
| (8) | If deemed necessary to perform its business affairs, the Deliberative Committee may request the relevant administrative agencies to provide materials, or hear the opinions of experts concerning cities of culture. |
| (9) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (8), matters necessary to operate the Deliberative Committee shall be determined by the chairperson after deliberation by the Deliberative Committee. |
| Article 10 (Exclusion of, Challenge to, or Recusal of, Members) |
| (1) | A member shall be excluded from deliberation of the relevant case, where he or she falls under any of the following: |
| 1. | Where the member or his or her current or former spouse is a party to the relevant case (where a party is a corporation, organization, etc., its executives or employees are included; hereafter the same shall apply in this subparagraph and subparagraph 2) or is a co-rightholder or co-obligor with a party to the relevant case; |
| 2. | If the committee member is a current or former relative of any party involved in the relevant agenda item; |
| 3. | Where the member or the corporation, organization, etc. to which the member belongs has given advice or has conducted research, services (included subcontracted services), appraisals or investigations with respect to the relevant case; |
| 4. | If the committee member of the corporation or organization to which the committee member belongs is the current or former representative or agent of any party involved in the relevant agenda item; |
| 5. | Where the organization, etc. in which the member serves as an executive officer or an employee, or has ever served as such at any time during the latest three years has given advice, or has conducted research, services (included subcontracted services), appraisals or investigations with respect to the relevant case. |
| (2) | Where the circumstances indicate that it would be difficult to expect fair deliberation and resolution from a member, any party to the relevant case may file a request for a challenge to such member with the Deliberative Committee; and the Deliberative Committee shall decide whether to grant the request by a resolution. In such cases, the member a challenge to whom is requested shall not participate in the resolution on the relevant case. |
| (3) | If the status of a committee member falls within any of the grounds for exclusion under paragraph (1), he or she shall recuse himself or herself from participating in the proceedings of deliberation and resolution on the relevant agenda item. |
| (4) | The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may dismiss or decommission a member who fails to make a request for abstention even though he or she falls under any subparagraph of paragraph (1). |
| Article 10-2 (Dismissal and Decommission of Members) |
If any of the following subparagraphs applies to a member referred to in Article 9 (3), the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may dismiss or decommission the member: <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> | 1. | Where the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to mental or physical disabilities; |
| 2. | Where the member commits irregularities related to his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where the member is deemed unfit for a member due to negligence, injury to dignity or other reasons; |
| 4. | Where the member fails to abstain even though he falls under any subparagraph of Article 10 (1); |
| 5. | The member voluntarily indicates that it is impracticable to perform his or her duties. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 10, 2016]
| Article 11 (Fields for Which Cities of Culture Can be Designated) |
“Fields determined by Presidential Decree” in Article 15 (1) of the Act means the fields recognized, after deliberation by the Deliberative Committee, by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ex officio or at the request of a local government, as fields for which cities of culture can be designated.
| Article 12 (Preparation and Approval of Plans for Creating Cities of Culture) |
| 1. | The current status of cultural environment and resources of the relevant cities; |
| 2. | Organization and implementation system necessary for projects of creating cities of culture; |
| 3. | Operation and fosterage of specialized human resources necessary for projects of creating cities of culture; |
| 4. | Other matters deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism necessary for projects of creating cities of culture. |
| (2) | The head of a local government applying for the designation of a city of culture (hereinafter referred to as “head of the relevant local government”) pursuant to Article 15 (3) of the Act shall hear the opinions of the residents and related organizations and institutions of the relevant region when preparing a plan for creating a city of culture. |
| (3) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism intends to approve a plan for creating a city of culture pursuant to Article 15 (3) of the Act, he or she shall refer such plan to the Deliberative Committee for deliberation, after consultation with the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the relevant region (excluding where a Mayor/Do Governor applies for the designation of a city of culture). |
| (4) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism approves a plan for creating a city of culture, he or she shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, who have jurisdiction over the relevant region, of the result thereof. |
| (5) | The head of a local government in receipt of a notification of approval of a plan for creating a city of culture pursuant to paragraphs (4) shall publish the major content of such plan in its official report and on its Internet homepage. |
| Article 13 (Designation of Cities of Culture) |
| (1) | If necessary to designate a city of culture, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may make basic investigations of the cultural resources of the relevant region, the current status of preparing the creation of a city of culture, and other related matters. In such cases, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request the head of the relevant local government to provide materials necessary for basic investigations. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism designates a city of culture pursuant to Article 15 (5) of the Act, he or she shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, who have jurisdiction over the relevant region, of such fact. |
| (3) | The heads of the relevant local governments in receipt of a notification of designation of a city of culture pursuant to paragraphs (2) shall publish the fact without delay in official reports and on their websites. |
| (4) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for procedures, etc. for designating cities of culture shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
| Article 14 (Revocation of Designation of Cities of Culture) |
| (1) | Deleted. <Jul. 19, 2022> |
| (2) | Deleted. <Jul. 19, 2022> |
| (3) | Deleted. <Jul. 19, 2022> |
| (4) | Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism revokes the designation of a city of culture under Article 16 (1) of the Act, he or she shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, who have jurisdiction over the relevant region, of such fact. <Amended on Jul. 19, 2022> |
| (5) | The head of a local government in receipt of a notification of the designation of a city of culture pursuant to paragraph (4) shall publish without delay the fact in the public gazette and on the website of the local government. <Amended on Jul. 19, 2022> |
| Article 15 (Support for Cities of Culture) |
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may partially subsidize the following expenses to cities of culture within the budget pursuant to Article 17 of the Act: | 1. | Expenses necessary for projects for creating cities of culture; |
| 2. | Expenses necessary to foster and support specialized human resources for regional cultures; |
| 3. | Expenses necessary to establish a cooperative system for creating cities of culture; |
| 4. | Expenses necessary for the publicity of cities of culture. |
| Article 16 (Designation of Zones of Culture) |
| (2) | “Business facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree” means business facilities related to traditional culture, such as folkcraft shops and antiques shops” in Article 18 (1) 1 of the Act means folkcraft shops, antiques shops, writing and painting brush shops, paintings mounting shops, and pottery shops. |
| (3) | “Area prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 18 (1) 3 of the Act means area with specialized cultural characteristics, the designation of which as a zone of culture is deemed necessary by a Mayor/Do Governor or a large city mayor. |
| (4) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor and a large city mayor designate a zone of culture pursuant to Article 18 (1) of the Act, they shall notify the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of such fact without delay. |
| Article 17 (Preparation and Approval of Management Plan for Zone of Culture) |
| 1. | Types of business or facilities prohibited or restricted in the relevant zone of culture pursuant to Article 18 (3) of the Act; |
| 2. | Types of cultural facilities or business facilities, the establishment and operation of which are recommended pursuant to Article 19; |
| 3. | Other matters necessary to operate the relevant zone of culture. |
| (2) | Where the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intends to prepare a management plan for a zone of culture pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act, he or she shall hear the opinions of the residents of the relevant region. |
| (3) | The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall, except in extenuating circumstances, prepare a management plan for a zone of culture and obtain approval (not required in cases of the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, and the mayor of a large city) of the Mayor/Do Governor within one year from the designation date of a zone of culture pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act. |
| (4) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor approves a management plan for a zone of culture or any modification thereof, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or a mayor of a large city prepares or modifies a management plan for a zone of culture, he or she shall notify the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of its content without delay. |
| (5) | Where the head of a Si (excluding a large city; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article)/Gun/Gu obtains approval of a management plan for a zone of culture from a Mayor/Do Governor, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or a mayor of a large city prepares a management plan for a zone of culture, he or she shall publish without delay the major content of such management plan for a zone of culture in the official reports of the relevant local government and on the Internet homepage thereof. The same shall apply in case of obtaining approval for the modification of a management plan for a zone of culture or modifying a management plan for a zone. |
| (6) | The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall inspect and verify the status of executing a management plan for a zone of culture every two years from the date of publishing the major content of such management plan pursuant to paragraph (5), and report (not required in cases of the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, and the mayor of a large city) the result of such inspection and verification to the competent Mayor/Do Governor. |
| Article 18 (Categories of Business Restricted in Zone of Culture) |
| (2) | In case of determining the business or facilities to be prohibited or restricted in a zone of culture pursuant to Article 18 (3) 3 of the Act, the cultural resources, cultural characteristics and designation purpose of such zone of culture shall be taken into consideration. |
| Article 19 (Cultural Facilities Recommended to be Established and Operated) |
The cultural facilities, etc., the establishment and operation of which are recommended pursuant to Article 18 (4) of the Act, shall be as follows: | 2. | Business facilities deemed by the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu especially necessary to preserve, develop or foster the relevant zone of culture, among business facilities under Article 16 (2). |
| Article 20 (Evaluation of Management Plans for Zone of Culture) |
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and a Mayor/Do Governor shall evaluate the status of executing a management plan for a zone of culture every three years from the date the major content of such management plan for a zone is published pursuant to Article 17 (5), and may give necessary support to a zone of culture with outstanding outcomes of executing such plan.
| Article 21 (Establishment and Operation of Local Culture Foundation and Local Culture and Arts Committee) |
| (1) | In case of prescribing matters necessary to establish and operate a local culture foundation and a local culture and arts commission by municipal ordinance of a local government pursuant to Article 19 (3) of the Act, such municipal ordinance shall contain the following matters: |
| 2. | Matters concerning financial resources; |
| 3. | Other matters deemed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism necessary to establish and operate a local culture foundation and a local culture and arts commission. |
| (2) | The scope of business under paragraph (1) 1 shall include the following: <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021> |
| 1. | Development, implementation and support of local culture promotion; |
| 2. | Support for and advice on the development of policies for local culture; |
| 3. | Fosterage and support of specialized human resources for local cultures; |
| 4. | Implementation of projects for supporting and invigorating organizations for local culture and arts; |
| 5. | Business affairs concerning cooperation, connection and exchange with respect to local cultures; |
| 6. | Creation of a fair cultural environment in the relevant region; |
| 7. | Other business deemed necessary to promote local cultures. |
| Article 22 Deleted. <Jun. 22, 2021> |
| Article 23 (Report on Creation of Fund for Local Culture Promotion) |
The head of a local government who establishes and operates a fund for local culture promotion pursuant to Article 22 (1) of the Act shall report the values and items by kind of the donations received pursuant to paragraph (3) of the same Article to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism by January 20 of the immediately following year. In such cases, the head of the Si/Gun/Gu shall report the values and items by kind of the donations to the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism via the Mayor/Do Governor.
| Article 24 (Criteria for Imposing Administrative Fines) |
Criteria for imposing administrative fines prescribed in Article 24 of the Act shall be prescribed in attached Table 2. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2021>
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25509, Jul. 28, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 29, 2014.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 (Relationship to Other Statutes and Regulations)
References in other statutes to the former Enforcement Decree of Culture and Arts Promotion Act or any provisions thereof shall be deemed to refer to this Enforcement Decree of the relevant provisions thereof, in lieu of the former Enforcement Decree of Culture and Arts Promotion Act or any provisions thereof.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 27129, May 10, 2016>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31807, Jun. 22, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 23, 2016.
Article 2 (Applicability to Period of Designation of Institutions for Fostering Specialized Human Resources for Regional Cultures)
The amended provisions of Articles 7 (4) and 8 (3) shall begin to apply to cases where an institution for fostering specialized human resources for regional cultures is designated pursuant to Article 10 (2) of the Act and where an advisory center for regional culture promotion is designated pursuant to Article 13 (1) of the Act after this Decree enters into force, respectively.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32223, Dec. 16, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 13, 2022. <Proviso Omitted.>
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32805, Jul. 19, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 19, 2022.