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ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON CONSERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22560, Dec. 29, 2010

Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23862, Jun. 19, 2012

Presidential Decree No. 25050, Dec. 30, 2013

Presidential Decree No. 25576, Aug. 27, 2014

Presidential Decree No. 25873, Dec. 23, 2014

Presidential Decree No. 26575, Oct. 6, 2015

Presidential Decree No. 27272, Jun. 28, 2016

Presidential Decree No. 27720, Dec. 30, 2016

Presidential Decree No. 27810, Jan. 26, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 27972, Mar. 29, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28104, Jun. 13, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28471, Dec. 12, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28685, Feb. 27, 2018

Presidential Decree No. 28908, May 28, 2018

Presidential Decree No. 29328, Dec. 4, 2018

Presidential Decree No. 29421, Dec. 24, 2018

Presidential Decree No. 29950, Jul. 2, 2019

Presidential Decree No. 30106, Oct. 8, 2019

Presidential Decree No. 30285, Dec. 31, 2019

Presidential Decree No. 30704, May 26, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 31205, Dec. 1, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 31379, Jan. 5, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 31600, Apr. 6, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 32111, Nov. 9, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 32528, Mar. 8, 2022

Presidential Decree No. 32807, Jul. 19, 2022

Presidential Decree No. 33004, Nov. 29, 2022

Presidential Decree No. 33430, Apr. 25, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 33434, Apr. 25, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 34040, Dec. 26, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 34736, Jul. 23, 2024

Presidential Decree No. 34881, Sep. 10, 2024

Presidential Decree No. 34971, Oct. 29, 2024

Presidential Decree No. 35262, Feb. 13, 2025

Presidential Decree No. 35645, Jul. 8, 2025

 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Act on the Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage and those necessary for the enforcement thereof. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
 Article 1-2 (Scope and type of cultural heritage education)
(1) The scope of cultural heritage education under Article 2 (2) of the Act on Conservation and Utilization of Cultural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") shall be as follows; provided, Among the culture and arts education pursuant to subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Culture and Arts Education Support Act, culture and arts education using culture and arts pursuant to Article 2 (1) 1 of the Culture and Arts Promotion Act as educational content or utilized in the curriculum shall be excluded: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Education that contributes to the succession of traditional culture and the development of local culture through cultural heritage and promotes universal values and cultural diversity;
2. Education that fosters awareness of protection for cultural heritage and encourages protection activities for cultural heritage.
(2) The types of cultural heritage education under Article 2 (2) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. School cultural heritage education: Cultural heritage education conducted in kindergartens under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Early Childhood Education Act and schools under Article 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act;
2. Social and cultural heritage education: The cultural heritage education support center under Article 22-4 (1) of the Act, lifelong educational institutions under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Lifelong Education Act, and all forms of cultural property education other than school cultural property education conducted in institutions, corporations and organizations related to cultural heritage education.
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
Articles 2 (Scope of construction work)
"Construction works prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 2 (8) of the Act means the following; provided, this shall apply to construction or installation works referred to in subparagraphs 2 through 4 only if the original form of the earth surface is changed: <Amended on May 28, 2018; Jul. 2, 2019; May 26, 2020; May 7, 2024; Feb. 13, 2025>
1. Construction works referred to in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Framework Act on the Construction Industry;
2. Electrical installation defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Electrical Construction Business Act;
3. Information and communications construction works referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Information and Communications Construction Business Act;
4. Installation works of firefighting systems under the Firefighting System Installation Business Act;
5. Construction works for planting or removing trees;
5-2. Deleted; <Feb. 13, 2025>
6. Works to change (referring to cutting, backfilling, excavation, extraction of aggregate, collection of minerals, dredging, submersion, reclamation, etc.) the original form of land or a seabed (referring to inland waters referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Inland Water Fisheries Act and coastal areas referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Coast Management Act).
[Title Amended on May 26, 2020]
 Article 2-2 (Designation of officers in charge of cultural heritage)
(1) The head of a local government shall designate the head of a department in charge of affairs related to the conservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage under Article 4-2 (1) of the Act as an exclusive cultural heritage officer.
(2) The details of the exclusive cultural heritage officer under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
1. Formulation and implementation of policies and plans for the conservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage in the jurisdiction under the cultural heritage-related statutes and regulations;
2. Formulation and promotion of a plan for survey and research on cultural heritage in the jurisdiction under the cultural heritage-related statutes and regulations;
3. Guidance and supervision over professional human resources for cultural heritage management under Article 4-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "professional human resources for cultural heritage management");
4. Other duties deemed necessary by the head of a local government for formulating and implementing policies for the conservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage.
(3) Professional human resources for cultural heritage management means any of the following public officials who are in charge of cultural heritage affairs in the relevant local government:
1. A senior research official, a research official, or a professional experienced official of Grade B or higher;
2. A public official who has performed duties related to cultural heritage for at least 2 years;
3. A public official who has majored in an academic discipline under the column of senior research official, research official in the functional sub-category of academic scientific research of functional category of academic scientific research specified in Appendix 2-3 of the Regulations on the Appointment of Public Officials in Research and Technical Advice Service and has obtained a master's degree or higher degree in the relevant field.
(4) Duties of professional human resources for cultural heritage management shall be as follows:
1. Implementation and promotion of policies, plans, and projects for the conservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage in the jurisdiction under the cultural heritage-related statutes and regulations;
2. Promotion of the survey and research on cultural heritage in the jurisdiction under the cultural heritage-related statutes and regulations.
(5) Professional human resources for cultural heritage management shall complete the specialized courses on traditional culture under Article 14 (2) of the Act on the Establishment of the Korea National University Of Heritage, as prescribed by the head of the relevant local government.
[This Article Added on Oct. 29, 2024]
 Article 3 (Targets for hearing opinions for formulation of master plans for cultural heritage)
"Owners, custodians, or management organizations and relevant experts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 6 (2) of the Act means any of the following persons: <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024; Sep. 10, 2024>
1. The owner or manager of a designated cultural heritage or a registered cultural heritage under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on the Conservation and Utilization of Modern and Contemporary Cultural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as "registered cultural heritage");
2. A management organization of designated cultural heritage or registered cultural heritage;
3. A member of the Cultural Heritage Committee under Article 8 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "Cultural Heritage Committee");
4. Other persons who have expert knowledge or experience in cultural heritage, who are designated and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration.
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 3-2 (Projects eligible for joint research)
Projects eligible for joint research under Article 6-2 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Research and development projects for which mutual cooperation with other fields related to the preservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage;
2. Research and development projects requested by the heads of other central administrative agencies or local governments and deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service;
3. Projects that form the foundation of research and development projects referred to in subparagraphs 1 and 2;
4. Projects that the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems necessary to efficiently promote research and development for the conservation, management, utilization, etc. of cultural heritage.
[This Article Added on Feb. 27, 2018]
 Article 4 (Procedures for formulation of implementation plans for conservation of cultural heritage)
(1) An annual implementation plan relating to the master plan under Article 7 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") shall contain the following: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Direction-setting for implementing projects in the relevant year;
2. Promotion principles by major projects;
3. Detailed plans by major project;
4. Other necessary matters for the preservation, management and utilization of cultural heritage.
(2) In accordance with Article 7 (2) of the Act, 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 "Mayor/Do Governor") shall present the implementation plan for the relevant year and achievements of the previous year to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service by January 31 of each year. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 26, 2020; May 7, 2024>
(3) In accordance with Article 7 (3) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service and a Mayor/Do Governor shall give public notice of the implementation plan of the relevant year on the notice board and post it on the website of the Korea Heritage Service, the relevant Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan City, Special Self-Governing City, Do, or Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do") by the last day of February of each year. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; Apr. 6, 2021; May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 5 Deleted. <Feb. 27, 2024>
 Article 6 (Procedures for basic survey of cultural heritage)
(1) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service intends to conduct an investigation under Article 10 (1) of the Act, he or she shall prepare an investigative plan containing overall details of an investigation, such as an investigator, subject matter of an investigation, and background of an investigation, before commencing the investigation. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) Where the head of a central administrative agency (excluding the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service) or the head of a local government intends to conduct an investigation under Article 10 (1) of the Act, he or she shall prepare the investigative plan under paragraph (1) and submit it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service prior to commencing the investigation. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall prepare a report containing the following matters within 60 days after completing an investigation under Article 10 (1) of the Act. In such cases, where the period of investigation exceeds one year, an interim report containing the following matters shall be prepared whenever one year lapses since the commencement of the investigation: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. General matters on an investigation, such as investigators and the progress and method of the investigation;
2. Detailed description on the current state of the investigated cultural heritage;
3. Matters relating to an owner or custodian of the investigated cultural heritage, its location, history, etc.
(4) The head of a central administrative agency (excluding the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service) or the head of a local government shall prepare a report containing the matters referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (3), within 60 days after completing an investigation under Article 10 (1) of the Act, and submit it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. In such cases, where the period of the investigation exceeds one year, an interim report containing the matters referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (3) shall be prepared and submitted whenever one year lapses from the commencement of the investigation. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 7 (Scope of establishment and operation of cultural heritage information system)
(1) The scope to establish an information system on cultural heritage under Article 11 (1) of the Act are as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Basic data on the current state of cultural heritage, including their name, location, and owner;
2. Data on the preservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage;
3. Data on the investigation, excavation, and research of cultural heritage;
4. Data, such as a photo, drawing, and live image, that may help understand the relevant cultural heritage;
5. Other data deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service which has informative value of cultural heritage.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may compile the data referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (1) in an electronic format or into a book, etc. and provide citizens with so compiled data at the archives of the Korea Heritage Service or on its website to ensure the efficient utilization of information on cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 7-2 Deleted. <Feb. 13, 2025>
 Article 7-3 (Procedures for formulation and implementation of plans for resident support programs)
(1) Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to formulate and implement a plan for resident support programs under Article 13-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "resident support programs"), he or she shall prepare a program plan including the following matters and request the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to hold consultations:
1. Objectives of resident support programs;
2. Necessity and outline of resident support programs;
3. Current status and characteristics of target areas for the resident support programs and surrounding areas;
4. Details of resident support programs and implementation plans;
5. Results of hearing opinions of residents under Article 13-2 (3) of the Act;
6. Expenses and financing plans for resident support programs;
7. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor/Do governor for formulating and implementing the plans for resident support programs.
(2) Those who are eligible for the resident support programs shall be residents who reside in a historic and cultural environment conservation zone under Article 13 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "historical and cultural environment conservation zone") as at the time a public announcement is made under the former part of paragraph (4), who are registered as residents in the Special Self-Governing City, Special Self-Governing Province, Si/Gun/Gu (referring to an autonomous Gu) having jurisdiction over the relevant historical and cultural environment conservation zone, who own land or buildings in the relevant historical and cultural environment conservation zone. <Amended on Feb. 13, 2025>
(3) The Mayor/Do Governor shall take into account the following standards when formulating a plan for resident support programs:
1. It shall have little impact on the historical and cultural environment conservation zone and its surrounding scenery;
2. It shall be highly effective in improving the living environment and promoting the welfare of residents.
(4) Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to hear opinions of residents pursuant to Article 13-2 (3) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the main contents of the plans for resident support programs on the website of the relevant City/Do for at least 14 days and hear opinions of residents. In such cases, the Mayor/Do Governor may hold a public hearing, if necessary to gather sufficient opinions.
(5) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may inspect the implementation progress of resident support programs, and request a Mayor/Do Governor to submit relevant materials.
(6) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for the procedures, etc. for formulating and implementing plans for resident support programs shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service.
[This Article Added on Oct. 29, 2024]
 Article 8 (Development of response manuals against fire, disasters or theft)
(1) The scope of cultural heritage requiring the development of response manuals against fire or disasters pursuant to Article 14-2 (1) of the Act are as follows: <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017; Feb. 27, 2018; May 7, 2024>
1. Buildings that fall under wooden buildings and stone buildings, graves, or structures that fall under masonry or concrete structures, which are designated as cultural heritage;
2. A wooden building within designated cultural heritage and a wooden building in a protection zone; provided, this shall not apply to buildings of low importance, such as a restroom and resting facility;
3. A wooden building within World Heritage referred to in Article 31 (1) of the Framework Act on National Heritage; provided, this shall not apply to buildings of low importance, such as a restroom and resting facility;
4. Buildings registered as cultural heritages; provided, where manuals, etc. have been developed under any other statutes or regulations to prepare for fire and disasters, response manuals against fire and disasters shall be deemed to have been developed pursuant to Article 14-2 (1) of the Act.
(2) The scope of cultural heritage requiring the development of response manuals against theft pursuant to Article 14-2 (1) of the Act are as follows: <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017; Feb. 27, 2018; May 7, 2024>
1. Designated cultural heritage which is movable property;
2. Registered cultural heritage which is movable property;
(3) Response manuals referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall include the following: <Amended on Feb. 27, 2018; May 7, 2024>
1. Preventive activities against fire, disasters or theft (hereinafter referred to as "fire, etc.");
2. Where a fire, etc. occurs, the methods of reporting;
3. Where a fire or disaster occurs, the response methods, such as relocating, distributing and sheltering cultural heritage.
(4) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service and each Mayor/Do Governor shall examine and supplement response manuals referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) at least once annually. In such cases, each Mayor/Do Governor shall submit supplemented response manuals to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service within 15 days from the day the response manuals are supplemented. <Added on Feb. 27, 2018; May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on Feb. 27, 2018]
 Article 8-2 (Building and managing database related to prevention of disasters on cultural heritage)
(1) The scope of database related to the prevention of disasters on cultural heritage to be built and managed by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service pursuant to Article 14-6 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Types and quantity of disaster prevention facilities for cultural heritage;
2. Status of education and training for using disaster prevention facilities for cultural heritage;
3. Status of personnel for safety management of cultural heritage;
4. Other information determined by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, which is necessary to effectively respond to the damage of cultural heritage such as the occurrence of a fire.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall build the database referred to in subparagraphs of paragraph (1) in the form of electronic information, and shall make it jointly available to the heads of local governments. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), detailed matters necessary for building and managing database related to the prevention of disasters on cultural heritage shall be determined by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Feb. 27, 2018]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 9 Deleted. <May 7, 2024>
 Article 10 Deleted. <May 7, 2024>
 Article 10-2 (Scope of fact-finding surveys on cultural heritage education)
(1) The scope of a fact-finding survey on the status of cultural heritage education referred to in Article 22-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "fact-finding survey") is as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Current status of cultural heritage education programs by region and type;
2. Current status of experts in cultural heritage education;
3. Current status of institutions, corporations and organizations related to cultural heritage education;
4. Current status of cultural heritage education facilities;
5. Demand of cultural heritage education field;
6. Other matters deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to establish and implement policies related to cultural heritage education.
(2) Fact-finding surveys shall be conducted as classified below: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Regular survey: Conducted every three years;
2. Frequent survey: To be conducted when the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems it necessary to formulate or modify policies related to cultural heritage education.
(3) If necessary for a fact-finding survey, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments to submit relevant materials. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-3 (Requirements for designating cultural heritage education support centers)
(1) An entity which intends to be designated as a cultural heritage education support center (hereinafter referred to as "support center") pursuant to Article 22-4 (1) of the Act shall meet all of the following requirements and shall file an application with the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Deleted; <Jan. 5, 2021>
2. He or she shall have the following facilities:
(a) Office to perform the work of the support center;
(b) Lecture rooms;
(c) Facilities that can store textbooks and educational equipment necessary for cultural heritage education;
3. It shall retain at least one expert who falls under any of the following:
(a) A person with at least three years of experience in cultural heritage education after obtaining a bachelor's degree in a field related to cultural heritage or education at a school pursuant to Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
(b) A person with at least 1 year of experience in cultural heritage education after obtaining a master's degree in a field related to cultural heritage or education at a school pursuant to Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
(c) A person who has obtained a doctorate in a field related to cultural heritage or a field related to education at a school pursuant to Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
(d) Other persons who have qualifications recognized and publicly notified by the Administrator of Korea Heritage Service that are equal to or higher than those falling under the provisions of items (a) through (c).
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall examine whether the application meets all the requirements under the subparagraphs of the same paragraph and determine whether to designate the applicant entity as a support center. <Added on Jan. 5, 2021; May 7, 2024>
(3) When the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service determines whether to designate the applicant entity as a support center pursuant to paragraph (2), he or she may consider the performance of education on cultural heritage during the most recent three-year period. <Added on Jan. 5, 2021; May 7, 2024>
(4) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service designates a support center, he or she shall issue a letter of designation prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and post such fact on the website of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021; May 7, 2024>
(5) The standards for revocation of designation of and for the suspension of business of a support center under Article 22-4 (3) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 1. <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021>
(6) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for the designation of a support center shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021; May. 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-4 (Entrustment of affairs of cultural heritage education)
(1) "Institutions prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 22-4 (4) of the Act means the following institutions: <Amended on Apr. 6, 2021; Jul. 19, 2022; May 7, 2024>
1. The National Heritage Agency established pursuant to Article 32 (1) of the Framework Act on National Heritage;
2. A corporation entrusted with duties relating to research, excavation, and protection of buried heritage under Article 29 (2) of the Act on Protection and Inspection of Buried Heritage;
3. The national trust of cultural heritage under Article 3 (1) of the Act on the National Trust of Cultural Heritages and Natural Environment Assets;
4. Korea Foundation for the Traditional Architecture and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the "Foundation") under Article 41-2 of the Act on National Heritage Maintenance;
5. An industry-academic cooperation foundation established by the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage under Article 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Industrial Education and Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation;
6. Other institutions recognized by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service as competent to perform duties related to cultural heritage education.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may fully or partially subsidize expenses incurred by a support center entrusted with affairs relating to cultural heritage education pursuant to Article 22-4 (4) of the Act or an institution referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) in performing its duties. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) A support center or an institution referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (1) in receipt of support under paragraph (2) shall submit a business promotion plan for the following year to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service by December 31 each year and the business performance and budget execution performance for the previous year by January 31 each year. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(4) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service entrusts any duty pursuant to Article 22-4 (4) of the Act to institutions, he or she shall give public notice on the entrusted institutions and details of the entrusted duties. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-5 (Organization and operation of the Cultural Heritage Receipt Deliberation Committee)
(1) The Cultural Heritage Receipt Deliberation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Receipt Deliberation Committee") under Article 22-8 (3) of the Act shall be composed of at least five but not more than 10 members, including one chairperson. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) Members of the Receipt Deliberation Committee shall be commissioned by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service from among persons who have much knowledge of and experience in the exhibition and management of cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) The chairperson of the Receipt Deliberation Committee shall be elected by and from among its members.
(4) A majority of the members of the Receipt Deliberation Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present.
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of the Receipt Deliberation Committee shall be determined by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Dec. 1, 2020]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-6 (Details of policies for Intelligent Informatization of Cultural Heritage)
In formulating policies for intelligent informatization of cultural heritage under Article 22-9 (1) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall ensure that the following matters are included therein: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Building infrastructure for the intelligent informatization of cultural heritage;
2. Supporting and fostering industries related to the intelligent informatization of cultural heritage;
3. Training human resources specializing in the intelligent informatization of cultural heritage;
4. Protecting intellectual property rights entailed in intelligent information technology for cultural heritage and in cultural heritage data;
5. Establishing and supporting hyper-connected intelligent IC networks under the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization for collecting cultural heritage data;
6. Other matters that the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems necessary to be included in policies on the intelligent informatization of cultural heritage in order to preserve, manage, and utilize cultural heritage in an objective and scientific manner.
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-7 (Details of policy measures for training specialized human resources)
The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall formulate the following policy measures for fostering specialized human resources pursuant to Article 22-10 (3) of the Act: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Conducting a status survey on the demand for specialized human resources and formulating mid- to long-term supply and demand plans;
2. Developing and distributing education and training programs for training specialized human resources;
3. Providing support for the employment of specialized human resources;
4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service for training specialized human resources to efficiently manage cultural heritage data.
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
 Article 10-8 (Establishment of system for sharing cultural heritage data)
(1) A system for sharing cultural heritage data under Article 22-10 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "system for sharing cultural heritage data") shall be established jointly with State agencies, local governments, and universities which manage any of the following data: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Data concerning cultural heritage, which are digitized under the Act on the Promotion of Linkage and Utilization of State Knowledge Information (hereinafter referred to as "digitization") or which are deemed to require digitization;
2. Data deemed necessary for safely preserving and managing cultural heritage;
3. Data used for developing intelligent information technology for cultural heritage;
4. Other data deemed to require management by the system for sharing cultural heritage data for the intelligent informatization of cultural heritage.
(2) The system for sharing cultural heritage data shall perform the following functions: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Digitalization of data necessary for the intelligent information technology for cultural heritage;
2. Establishment and operation of a system for the distribution and transaction of cultural heritage data;
3. Processing and utilization of cultural heritage data to facilitate the use of cultural heritage data.
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-9 (Support for cooperative system for intelligent information technology for cultural heritage)
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may build a cooperative system referred to in Article 22-11 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "cooperative system for intelligent information technology for cultural heritage") jointly with the following institutions: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. A research institute established under Article 8 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes;
2. A research institute established under Article 8 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
3. A university or college in which a faculty or department related to cultural heritage or intelligent information technology under the Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization (hereinafter referred to as "intelligent information technology") is established;
4. A corporation or organization which conducts research on cultural heritage or intelligent information technology.
(2) Details necessary for supporting a cooperative system for intelligent information technology for cultural heritage shall be determined by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-10 (Terms and conditions of contract or memorandum of understanding)
(1) The following matters shall be included in a contract or memorandum of understanding concluded under Article 22-12 (2) of the Act:
1. Purposes of the use of data;
2. Items of data to be provided;
3. The period of use of data;
4. Matters concerning measures to ensure the safety of data;
5. Matters concerning confidentiality.
(2) Details regarding system interconnections and prior consultation under Article 22-12 (3) of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Matters concerning maintaining the up-to-date, accuracy, and interconnectivity of data;
2. Measures to be taken in the event of any discontinuance of system interconnections, such as notifying the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service by no later than three months prior to the scheduled date of such discontinuance.
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
 Article 10-11 (Entrustment of affairs including projects related to cultural heritage data)
Pursuant to Article 22-13 (1) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall entrust the following affairs to the Korea Heritage Agency under Article 32 (1) of the Framework Act on National Heritage: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Promotion of projects related to cultural heritage data under Article 22-10 (1) of the Act;
2. Management of metadata and data relationship diagram for cultural heritage data under Article 22-10 (2) of the Act;
3. Promotion of projects related to intelligent information technology for cultural heritage under Article 22-11 (1) of the Act;
4. Establishment and operation of an intelligent information service platform for cultural heritage under Article 22-12 (1) of the Act.
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 10-12 (Collection of digital content of cultural heritage)
The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may seek advice from relevant specialized institutions or experts if necessary to determine whether digital content of cultural heritage to be collected pursuant to Article 22-15 (1) and (2) of the Act is highly worthy of promotion for the use thereof.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 10-13 (Support for production and development of digital content of cultural heritage)
(1) The persons eligible for support under Article 22-16 (2) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Schools under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act, in which departments or faculties related to the production and development of cultural heritage digital content, or an organization corresponding thereto, are established;
2. A person who is a producer of digital content or multimedia content under the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries, who performs duties related to the production or development of cultural heritage digital content;
3. A corporation or organization whose purpose of establishment and operation is related to the research, development, production, etc. of cultural heritage digital content.
(2) A person who intends to receive support pursuant to Article 22-16 (2) of the Act shall submit an application for support prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the following documents, to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service:
1. A plan for production and development of digital content of cultural heritage;
2. Current status of human resources for the production and development of cultural heritage digital content;
3. Current status of facilities, equipment, and technology related to the production and development of cultural heritage digital content;
4. Performance records of production and development of cultural heritage digital content for the last 3 years (limited to cases where there are performance records);
5. Other documents deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to support the production and development of digital content of cultural heritage.
(3) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service receives an application for support pursuant to paragraph (2), he or she shall examine the following matters and select a person eligible for support:
1. Whether human resources, facilities, equipment, and technology for the production and development of cultural heritage digital content are appropriate;
2. Whether there is overlap with other cultural heritage digital contents (including projects for the production and development of cultural heritage digital content);
3. Whether the promotion of the use of cultural heritage digital content to be produced and developed is highly worthy of promotion for the use.
(4) The Administrator of the National Heritage Administration shall, when he or she selects persons eligible for support pursuant to paragraph (3), conclude an agreement containing the following matters:
1. Names and content of production and development tasks;
2. Persons in charge of carrying out production and development tasks;
3. Amount of subsidies and duration of support;
4. Sharing and utilizing achievements;
5. Other matters deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to perform the tasks of producing and developing digital content of cultural heritage.
(5) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4), necessary matters concerning the procedures and methods for the production and development of cultural heritage digital content shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 10-14 (Promotion of use of public information on digital content of cultural heritage)
(1) Pursuant to Article 22-17 (2) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service and the heads of local governments shall disclose the following matters in advance to facilitate the use of public information under paragraph (1) of the same Article (hereinafter referred to as "public information"):
1. Conditions and standards for the use of public information;
2. Methods and procedures for using public information;
3. Methods and forms of providing public information;
4. User fees or fees related to the use of public information;
5. Other matters deemed necessary by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service or the head of a local government for the use of public information.
(2) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service and the head of a local government determine the conditions, methods, etc. of use pursuant to Article 22-17 (2) of the Act, they shall publish them on the website of the relevant institution.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 10-15 (Establishment, operation, use and utilization of platform for cultural heritage digital content)
(1) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service establishes and operates a platform for cultural heritage digital content under Article 22-20 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "platform for cultural heritage digital content"), he or she shall actively consider the convenience in access and use by general public.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may, if necessary for the efficient establishment and operation of the platform for cultural heritage digital content, request the relevant administrative agencies, public institutions, corporations and organizations to cooperate, such as submitting materials and opinions.
(3) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may take necessary measures, such as publicity or education, if necessary to promote the use and utilization of the platform for cultural heritage digital content.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), detailed matters necessary for the establishment, operation, use, and utilization of the platform for cultural heritage digital content shall be determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 10-16 (Reproduction of cultural heritage digital content)
(1) When the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service determines fees for the reproduction or printing of cultural heritage digital content on the platform for cultural heritage digital content under Article 22-21 (2) of the Act, he or she shall publish the details on the website of the Korea Heritage Service.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may reduce or exempt fees under Article 22-21 (2) of the Act if the reproduction or printing of cultural heritage digital content falls under any of the following subparagraphs:
1. Where the State or a local government directly utilizes it for its duties;
2. Where an educational research institute determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service directly utilizes it for educational research.
(3) When the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service determines the ratio for reduction or exemption under paragraph (2), he or she shall publish the details on the website of the Korea Heritage Service.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 10-17 (Entrustment of operation of digital content platform for cultural heritage)
Pursuant to Article 22-22 (1) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall entrust the operation of the platform for cultural heritage digital content to the Korea Heritage Agency under Article 32 of the Framework Act on National Heritage.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2024]
 Article 11 (Standards and procedures for designation of State-designated cultural heritage)
(1) The standards for designating national treasures and treasures under Article 23 of the Act, historic sites under Article 25 of the Act, and national folklore cultural heritage under Article 26 of the Act are as stipulated in Appendix 1-2. <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015; Jun. 13, 2017; May 26, 2020; May 7, 2024>
(2) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service intends to designate the relevant cultural heritage as the State-designated cultural heritage pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall request at least 3 relevant experts, such as the members and expert members in the relevant field of the Cultural Heritage Committee, to conduct an investigation on the relevant cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) A person in receipt of a request to investigate pursuant to paragraph (2) shall prepare an investigation report after conducting the investigation and submit it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(4) If the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service examines the report of investigation under paragraph (3) and determines that the relevant cultural heritage is worthy of being designated as the State-designated cultural heritage, he or she shall publicly announce the matters to be deliberated and the topographical map or cadastral map concerning the relevant cultural heritage (excluding movable cultural heritage) in the Official Gazette for a period of no less than 30 days prior to deliberation by the Cultural Heritage Committee. <Amended on May 7, 2024; May 28, 2024>
(5) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall determine whether to designate the relevant cultural heritage as State-designated cultural heritage, following deliberation thereon by the Cultural Heritage Committee within six months from the date on which prior notice given under paragraph (4) ends. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(6) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service fails to determine the designation under paragraph (5) within six months due to an inevitable reason, such as an objection raised by stakeholders, but needs to redetermine the designation, he or she shall undergo the procedures for giving prior notice under paragraph (4) and for the designation under paragraph (5) again. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 12 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 13 (Standards for designating protective facilities or protection zones)
(1) The standards for designating protective facilities or protection zones of national treasures, treasures, historic sites, or national folklore cultural heritage under Article 27 (1) of the Act are as stipulated in Appendix 2. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017; May 7, 2024>
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may strengthen or relax the standards for designating protective facilities or protection zones under paragraph (1), if deemed specifically necessary due to the existence of natural or artificial conditions or other extenuating circumstances. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) Article 11 (2) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the designation of the protective facilities or protection zones of national treasures, treasures, historic sites, or national folklore cultural heritage under paragraph (1). <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017; May 7, 2024>
 Article 14 (Review on appropriateness of protective facilities or protection zones)
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may request the Mayor/Do Governor to present the following data to review the appropriateness of designation or adjustment of protective facilities or protection zones (hereinafter referred to as "appropriateness of a protection zone, etc.") pursuant to Article 27 (3) of the Act. In such cases, the Mayor/Do Governor in receipt of a request for presentation of the relevant data shall present requested data to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service within 30 days after receiving such request except in extraordinary circumstances: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Opinions of an owner, custodian, and management organization of the relevant designated cultural heritage, and of an owner of land or a building within the relevant protective facility or protection zone concerning the appropriateness of a protection zone, etc.;
2. Data on the historic and cultural environment of a protective facility or protection zone;
3. Other data necessary for reviewing the appropriateness of a protection zone, etc.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall hear opinions of at least three relevant experts, such as members of the Cultural Heritage Committee and expert members, relating to the appropriateness of the relevant protection zone, etc. in reviewing the appropriateness of a protection zone, etc. pursuant to Article 27 (3) of the Act. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) If the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems it necessary to adjust the relevant protective facilities or protection zones according to the results of examination of the appropriateness of protection zones, etc., he or she shall give prior notice of the details thereof and the topographic map or cadastral map of the relevant protection zones in the Official Gazette for at least 30 days. <Amended on May. 7, 2024; May. 28, 2024>
(4) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall determine whether to adjust the relevant protective facility or protection zone, following deliberation thereon by the Cultural Heritage Committee within six months from the date on which prior notice given under paragraph (3) ends. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(5) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service fails to determine whether to make an adjustment pursuant to paragraph (4) within six months due to any unavoidable cause, such as an objection raised by an interested party or any other extenuating circumstance, if it is necessary to re-determine whether to make an adjustment, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall go through the procedures for prior notice under paragraph (3) and the adjustment under paragraph (4) again. <Amended on May. 7, 2024>
(6) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service fails to determine whether to make an adjustment pursuant to paragraph (4) within six months due to any unavoidable cause, such as an objection raised by an interested party or any other extenuating circumstance, if it is necessary to re-determine whether to make an adjustment, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall go through the procedures for prior notice under paragraph (3) and the adjustment under paragraph (4) again. <Amended on May. 7, 2024>
 Article 15 (Postponement of time to review appropriateness of protective facilities or protection zones)
Cases where the time to review the appropriateness of a protection zone, etc. may be postponed pursuant to the proviso of Article 27 (3) and the proviso of Article 70-2 (3) of the Act and the period therefor are as follows: <Amended on May 26, 2020; May 7, 2024>
1. Where it is impossible to review the appropriateness of a protection zone, etc. due to inevitable grounds, such as war and natural disaster: Up to one year from the date on which such grounds cease to exist;
2. Where cultural heritage, the time to review the appropriateness of the protection zone, etc. of which has arrived under Articles 27 (3) and 70-2 (3) of the Act, or its protective facility or protection zone is in litigation: Up to one year from the date on which such litigation is finished.
 Article 16 (Public notice of designation and revocation thereof)
Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service designates any State-designated cultural heritage or revokes such designation pursuant to Articles 28 and 31 (5) of the Act, he or she shall give public notice on the following matters: <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015; Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
1. The category, name, quantity, location, or depository of State-designated cultural heritage;
2. The name, quantity, and location of protective facilities or protection zone of State-designated cultural heritage;
3. The name and address of an owner or possessor of State-designated cultural heritage and its protective facilities or protection zone;
4. Deleted; <Oct. 6, 2015>
5. The reasons for the designation or the revocation thereof.
[Title Amended on Oct. 6, 2015]
 Article 17 (Submission of data for designation)
If any cultural heritage is needed to be designated pursuant to Articles 23 and 25 through 27 of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall, without delay, submit data necessary for designation, such as photographs, drawings, and audio records as determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service. <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015; Nov. 16, 2023; May 7, 2024>
 Article 18 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 19 (Provisional designation)
Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service provisionally designates cultural heritage as important cultural heritage pursuant to Article 32 (1) of the Act, he or she shall do so by classifying it as a national treasure or treasure under Article 23 of the Act, a historic site under Article 25 of the Act, or a national folklore cultural heritage under Article 26 of the Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 7, 2024]
 Article 20 (Establishment of comprehensive maintenance plans by cultural heritage)
(1) A management organization designated to manage State-designated cultural heritage pursuant to Article 34 of the Act may establish a comprehensive maintenance plan by cultural heritage (hereafter referred to as "maintenance plan" in this Article), following consultation with the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to ensure the efficient preservation, management, and utilization of the relevant State-designated cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) A maintenance plan to be established under paragraph (1) shall focus on preserving the original form of the relevant cultural heritage, and shall include the following matters: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Matters relating to the purposes and scope of the maintenance plan;
2. Matters relating to the historic and cultural environment of cultural heritage;
3. Matters relating to historical and academic research on cultural heritage;
4. Matters relating to the preservation, management, and utilization of cultural heritage, including repair and restoration thereof;
5. Matters relating to securing management and operation personnel of cultural heritage, and investment finance;
6. Other necessary matters for the maintenance of cultural heritage.
(3) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may set forth necessary matters relating to procedures and methods for establishing a maintenance plan under paragraph (1), its content, the implementation thereof, etc. by kind or type of cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 21 (Permission procedures)
(1) A person who intends to obtain permission from the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service under Article 35 of the Act shall submit an application for permission stating the category, name, quantity, location, etc. of the relevant State-designated cultural heritage to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service via the competent Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the competent Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply), and the same shall apply where he or she intends to change the matters already permitted. In such cases, the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall inform the competent Mayor/Do Governor of matters, etc. for which permission is applied for. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; Oct. 6, 2015; Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
(2) Notwithstanding the former part of paragraph (1), where an application for permission or alteration of already permitted matters is filed with respect to any of the following acts, an applicant shall directly submit his or her application to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, without going through the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu: <Added on Oct. 6, 2015; May 7, 2024>
1. Any act falling under Article 35 (1) 3 of the Act;
2. Any act altering the current state of State-owned cultural heritage which constitutes State-designated cultural heritage directly managed by the State (limited to the State-designated cultural heritages classified as movable property);
3. Any act altering the current state that is taking place within the State-designated cultural heritage directly managed by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service.
 Article 21-2 (Alteration of current state of State-designated cultural heritage and other Acts)
(1) "Acts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 35 (1) 1 of the Act means any of the following acts: <Amended on Feb. 27, 2018; May 28, 2018; Jul. 2, 2019; May 7, 2024; Jul. 8, 2025>
1. Repairing, maintaining, restoring, preserving, or demolishing State-designated cultural heritage, protective facilities or protection zones;
2. Deleted; <May 7, 2024>
3. Any of the following acts conducted within State-designated cultural heritage, protective facilities, or protection zones:
(a) Newly constructing, extending, reconstructing, or relocating of buildings, roads, pipe lines, electric wires, structures, underground structures, and other various facilities or altering the purpose of their use (excluding change of land category);
(b) Planting or removing trees;
(c) Reclamation, reclamation by drainage, excavation, drilling, cutting, or filling of the ground or waters and other acts that alter geographic or geological features;
(d) Any act that causes changes to waterways, water quality or water quantity;
(e) Any act that generates noise, vibration, malodor, etc. or emits air pollutants, chemical substances, dust, light, heat, etc.;
(f) Scattering, discharging and dumping filthy water, excreta, wastewater, etc.;
(g) Deleted; <Jul. 8, 2025>
(h) Collecting, shipping in, shipping out, or removing soil and stone, aggregate, mineral, and their by-products and processed products;
(i) Any act of installing or attaching advertisements or stacking various objects, as prescribed and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service.
(2) "Acts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 35 (1) 2 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Feb. 27, 2018; Jul. 2, 2019; May 7, 2024>
1. Any of the following acts conducted within a historic and cultural environment preservation area:
(a) Establishing or extending a building or a facility which is likely to spoil the landscape of the State-designated cultural heritage concerned;
(b) Planting or removing trees which are likely to spoil the landscape of the relevant State-designated cultural heritage;
(c) Any act that may affect preservation of the State-designated cultural heritage concerned by generating noise, malodor, vibration, etc. or emitting air pollutants, chemical substances, dust, light, heat, etc.;
(d) Excavating 50 meters below ground that may affect preservation of the State-designated cultural heritage concerned;
(e) Altering the shape and quality of land or forest that may affect preservation of the State-designated cultural heritage concerned;
2. Conducting a construction work within a water system that may affect the water quality or quantity of the waterways in an area where State-designated cultural heritage is located;
3. An act that may affect preservation of State-designated cultural heritage by damaging a historic site connected to the State-designated cultural heritage;
4. Deleted; <May 7, 2024>
5. Other acts conducted outside of the outer boundary of State-designated cultural heritage that are deemed likely to affect the historic, artistic, scientific, or scenic value of the State-designated cultural heritage and publicly notified as such by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service or the head of the competent local government.
(3) "Acts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 35 (1) 3 of the Act means the following acts: <Added on Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
1. Photographing State-designated cultural heritage after relocating it to another place;
2. Photographing by contacting photographing equipment on the surface of State-designated cultural heritage;
3. Photographing that may affect the preservation of State-designated cultural heritage due to excessive emission of light or heat;
4. Any other act of photographing which can cause physical shock to State-designated cultural heritage due to collision, fall, etc. of photographing equipment.
[This Article Added on Dec. 23, 2014]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 21-3 (Acts subject to permission of special self-governing city mayor)
Any of the following acts requires permission (including permission for any subsequent alteration; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article) from the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu pursuant to the proviso of Article 35 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2017; Feb. 27, 2018; May 28, 2018; Jul. 2, 2019; Nov. 29, 2022; May 7, 2024; Jul. 8, 2025>
1. Deleted; <May 7, 2024>
2. Constructing a building or facility publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service in consideration of the characteristics of cultural heritage, among the acts under Article 35 (1) 1 of the Act and Article 21-2 (1) of this Decree;
3. Any of the following acts, among the acts under Article 35 (1) 1 of the Act and Article 21-2 (1) of this Decree; provided, any acts targeting the State-designated cultural heritage concerned shall be excluded therefrom:
(a) Repairing a structure to restore it to its original form;
(b) Repairing a traditional Korean-style wall to restore it to its original form;
(c) Newly erecting, renovating, or extending a building in conformity with the scale determined by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service;
(d) Any acts of installing electric installations under the Electric Utility Act as determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, and acts of installing fire-fighting systems under the Act on Installation and Management of Firefighting Systems;
(e) Installing a marker stone, an information board, or a warning board;
(f) Installing protective railings;
(g) Deleted; <Jul. 8, 2025>
(h) Collecting seeds or seedlings for academic and research purposes or for the purpose of preservation of species;
4. Acts determined and publicly notified as trivial by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, among the acts under Article 35 (1) 2 of the Act and Article 21-2 (2) of this Decree;
5. Taking a picture of State-designated cultural heritage (excluding State-designated cultural heritage, the disclosure of which is restricted pursuant to Article 48 (2) of the Act), among the acts under Article 35 (1) 3 of the Act;
6. Deleted. <May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Dec. 23, 2014]
 Article 21-4 (Period not included in processing period)
"Period prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the deliberation period by the Cultural Heritage Committee" in the main clause of Article 35 (4) of the Act means the following period:
1. The period required for survey and deliberation by the Cultural Heritage Committee (including the subcommittee under Article 8 (3) of the Act and the joint subcommittee under Article 8 (4) of the Act);
2. Where relevant experts are ordered to conduct necessary survey for permission pursuant to Article 36 (2) of the Act, the period required for such survey;
3. The period taken to transfer a written application for permission under the former part of Article 21 (1) to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service via the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu pursuant to the former part of Article 21 (1);
4. Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu requests a person who has filed a written application for permission to supplement the written application for permission under the former part of Article 21 (1), the period required for supplementation (including the date a written application for supplementation is sent and the date the supplemented documents arrive);
5. Saturdays, public holidays under Article 2 of the Regulations on Public Holidays of Public Offices, and substitute public holidays under Article 3 of the same Decree.
[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2024]
[(previous) Article 21-4 moved to Article 21-5 <Jul. 23, 2024>]
 Article 21-5 (Scope of relevant experts conducting survey for permission for alteration of current state)
The relevant experts who can conduct necessary survey for permission for alteration of the status quo of cultural heritage pursuant to Article 36 (2) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. A member or expert member of the Cultural Heritage Committee;
2. A member or an expert member of the City/Do cultural heritage committee under Article 71 of the Act;
4. A senior research official, a research official, or a professional experienced official of at least Grade B who is in charge of the affairs of cultural heritage;
4. A senior research official, a research official, or a professional experienced official of at least Grade B who is in charge of the affairs of cultural heritage.
5. A faculty member who is an assistant professor or higher of a department related to construction, civil engineering, environment, urban planning, noise, vibration, air pollution, chemical substance, dust, or heat at an educational institution under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
6. A person recommended from an academic society related to a field specified in subparagraph 5;
7. Other persons who have engaged in the cultural heritage-related area for at least 5 years and deemed by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service to have abundant knowledge and experience in the aforementioned area.
[This Article Added on Dec. 23, 2014]
[Moved from Article 21-4 <Jul. 23, 2024>]
 Article 22 (Permits)
The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall issue a certificate of permission stating the name of an applicant, the relevant cultural heritage, permitted matters, period and conditions of permission, and other relevant matters to the applicant via the competent Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu when granting permission pursuant to Article 36 of the Act. In such cases, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall inform the competent Mayor/Do Governor (excluding the Special Self-Governing City Mayor and the Special Self-Governing Province Governor) of the permitted matters, etc.; provided, where the Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration grants permission for any act referred to in Article 35 (1) 3 of the Act or for alteration in the current state of State-designated cultural heritage directly managed by himself or herself, he or she may choose not to go through the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, or not to inform the competent Mayor/Do Governor of the permitted matters, etc. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024>
 Article 23 (Reporting on appointment of custodians)
(1) A person who intends to report State-designated cultural heritage in accordance with the main clauses of Article 40 (1) and Article 40 (3) of the Act shall submit a report on appointment of a custodian or any other event, describing the category, name, quantity, location, etc. of such State-designated cultural heritage to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service via the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu and the competent Mayor/Do Governor within 15 days from the date on which such event occurs. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
(2) A person who intends to report State-designated cultural heritage in accordance with the proviso of Article 40 (1) and the proviso of Article 40 (3) of the Act shall submit a report describing the category, name, quantity, location, etc. of such State-designated cultural heritage to the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu within 15 days from the date on which the relevant case occurs. <Added on Dec. 23, 2014; Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
 Article 24 Deleted. <May. 7, 2024>
 Article 25 Deleted. <May. 7, 2024>
 Article 26 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 27 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 28 (Entrustment of regular investigations)
Pursuant to Article 44 (6) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall entrust any of the following institutions or organizations with regular investigations or reinvestigations of State-designated cultural heritage: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. A corporation or organization established with the objective of investigation, research, education, repair works, or academic activities related to cultural heritage;
2. A museum or art gallery provided for in Articles 10 and 12 through 14 under the Museum and Art Gallery Support Act;
3. A cultural heritage-related research institution or an industry-academic cooperation foundation affiliated with a school provided for in Article 2 of the Higher Education Act.
 Article 29 (Request for compensation for loss)
A person who intends to be compensated for his or her loss pursuant to Article 46 of the Act shall file with the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service an application stating the category, name, quantity, location, or depository of the State-designated cultural heritage, along with evidential documents. <Amended on Nov. 9, 2021; May 7, 2024>
 Article 30 (Subsidization to cover expenses incurred in reducing or exempting admission fees)
(1) Where an owner or management organization of a State-designated cultural heritage other than the State or a local government (hereafter in this Article referred to as "owner, etc.") intends to receive subsidies from the State pursuant to Article 49 (4) of the Act, he or she shall submit an application for subsidization in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, by March 31 every year, attached with the following data: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Data verifying the number of visitors for the preceding three years;
2. Other data determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, as necessary for calculating the amount of subsidies, such as data verifying admission fee revenues.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may examine the data submitted under paragraph (1) and fully or partially subsidize the owner, etc. to cover expenses corresponding to the reduced or exempted admission fees. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) An owner, etc. may appoint an agent if it is impracticable for him or her to apply for subsidies, receive subsidies, or conduct any similar act in person.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the payment, use, management, etc. of subsidies provided by the State pursuant to Article 49 (4) of the Act shall be governed by the Subsidy Management Act.
(5) Where the head of a local government intends to grant subsidies pursuant to Article 49 (4) of the Act, he or she shall have a prior consultation with the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service on the amount and timing of the subsidies. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 25, 2023]
 Article 31 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 32 Deleted. <Oct. 6, 2015>
 Article 33 Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
 Article 33-2 Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
 Article 34 Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
 Article 35 Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
 Article 36 (Scope of general movable cultural heritage)
The scope of the general movable cultural heritage under Article 60 (1) of the Act shall meet the criteria specified in Appendix 3 among the movable property categorized in any of the following areas; provided, the works of manufacturers surviving as at the date of export or shipping-out shall be excluded from the scope of general movable cultural heritage: <Amended on Dec. 26, 2023; May 7, 2024>
1. The area of arts, such as pictures, sculptures, artifacts, calligraphy, and stonework;
2. The area of books, such as book series, documents, and carving (carving letters and images);
3. The area of living techniques, such as archaeological materials, folklore materials, and scientific and technical materials;
4. The area of natural history, such as animals, plants, and geological features.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 31, 2019]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 37 (Verification of general movable cultural heritage)
(1) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service intends to confirm pursuant to Article 60 (5) of the Act, he or she shall undergo an appraisal by a cultural heritage appraiser assigned pursuant to Article 60-2 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015; May. 7, 2024>
(2) The cultural heritage appraiser to be assigned pursuant to Article 60-2 (1) of the Act shall be any of the following persons: <Added on Oct. 6, 2015; Apr. 6, 2021; May 7, 2024>
1. A member or expert member of the Cultural Heritage Committee;
2. A senior research official or a professional experienced official of at least Grade A in charge of the affairs relevant to movable cultural heritage who is a public official belonging to the Korea Heritage Service, the National Museum of Korea, City/Do;
3. A person with at least a bachelor's degree in movable cultural heritage or other related areas who has engaged in an area related to the cultural heritage concerned for at least two years;
4. A person who holds a position of an assistant professor or higher at a college department relevant to movable cultural heritage or natural monuments or a person who has lectured for at least two years at the aforementioned college department;
5. A person who has authored a book or published at least three thesis papers in the area relevant to movable cultural heritage;
6. A person who has engaged in the area of movable cultural heritage for at least three years consecutively as a State or local government public official of Grade V or higher;
7. A person who has engaged in the area of movable cultural heritage for at least five years consecutively.
(3) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service may assign a cultural heritage appraiser to the following places pursuant to Article 60-2 (1) of the Act: <Added on Oct. 6, 2015; Mar. 29, 2017; May 7, 2024>
1. An airport under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Airport Facilities Act;
2. An international trade port under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Harbor Act;
3. A clearance post office under Article 256 (2) of the Customs Act;
4. Deleted. <Sep. 8, 2023>
(4) Matters necessary for the procedures and methods of appraisal under paragraph (1) shall be determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 38 (Schemes for preservation and management of ordinary movable cultural heritage)
(1) Any scheme for the preservation and management of cultural heritage under Article 61 (2) of the Act shall include the following: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Current status of general movable cultural heritage;
2. Details of acquisition of general movable cultural heritage and the history of its management and repair;
3. Cultural heritage that requires improvement in preservation and management and the measures for such improvement (including the details of such measures and the time table and method of taking such measures);
4. Plans for the preservation treatment of general movable cultural heritage and the utilization thereof for academic research, etc.
(2) The head of a State agency or a local government in receipt of a request from the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service pursuant to Article 61 (3) of the Act shall report a scheme for the preservation and management of the relevant cultural heritage to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service within 30 days from the date on which he or she is so requested. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 38-2 (Reporting of discovery of cultural heritage of general movables packed in buildings)
(1) A person who intends to report the discovery of an general movable cultural heritage pursuant to Article 61-2 (1) of the Act shall submit a report on the discovery of general movable cultural heritage in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, along with documents prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, within 30 days from the date of discovery of general movable cultural heritage.
(2) Reports under paragraph (1) may be filed via any of the following authorities. In such cases, a report shall be deemed filed to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service pursuant to Article 61-2 (1) of the Act on the date the report is filed with the relevant authority:
1. The chief of the competent police station having jurisdiction over the place where the general movable cultural heritage is discovered;
2. The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over the place where the general movable cultural heritage is discovered.
(3) Upon receipt of a report on discovery under paragraph (2), the authority shall notify the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service of such fact without delay.
(4) Upon receipt of a report on discovery under paragraph (2) 2, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall immediately notify the chief of competent police station of the fact. In such cases, if he or she has been presented with general movable cultural heritage by the person who reported the discovery, the general movable cultural heritage shall be transferred to the chief of the competent police station.
[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2024]
 Article 38-3 (Methods of proving ownership and possession of buildings)
(1) "Methods prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as historical inspection" in Article 61-2 (3) of the Act means the methods proving that a person continues to possess or occupy (including succession to ownership or occupancy; hereafter the same shall apply in this paragraph) the structures, etc. in which general movable cultural heritage is discovered, by means of submitting all or part of the following materials to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service:
1. Documents related to the historical records of the structures, etc. where relevant general movable cultural heritage is paved;
2. Documents proving ownership, such as a certified copy of the land register in the area where the structures, etc. in which the relevant general movable cultural heritage is paved are located;
3. Materials such as photographs, drawings, historical materials related to the relevant general movable cultural heritage;
4. Other materials proving that the relevant structures, etc. are continuously owned or occupied.
(2) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems it necessary, he or she shall submit to the Cultural Heritage Committee for deliberation as to whether a person who has submitted data pursuant to paragraph (1) may be presumed to be the owner of the relevant general movable cultural heritage under Article 61-2 (3) of the Act.
[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2024]
 Article 39 (Procedures for accepting donations)
(1) The Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation under Article 69-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation") shall issue a receipt to the donor when receiving donations pursuant to Article 69-4 (2) of the Act; provided, where a donation is made anonymously or a donor is unknown, a receipt may not be issued. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) Where a donor under paragraph (1) specifies the purpose of donations, the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation shall use the donations only for such purpose. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), where any special circumstance makes it impracticable to use donations for the purpose specified by a donor, the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation may use such donations for other purposes with the consent of the donor; provided, where it is impossible to obtain the consent of the donor under unavoidable circumstances, such as where a donor is unknown, the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation may use them for other purposes after posting the relevant information on the website of the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Korea Heritage Service for at least seven days. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(4) The Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation shall keep records of the current status of receipt of donations under paragraph (1), the results of use of donations, etc. so that the donors can inspect them and shall disclose relevant facts each year through its website. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(5) The Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation shall report the status of the receipt and handling of donations for the previous year to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service within two months after each fiscal year begins pursuant to Article 69-4 (4) of the Act. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Jul. 19, 2022]
 Article 40 (Reporting)
Where a case falling under any subparagraph of Article 73 (1) of the Act arises, the Mayor/Do Governor shall report it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service within 15 days from the date on which such case arises. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
 Article 41 (Permission for cultural heritage trade business)
(1) A person who needs to obtain permission for cultural heritage trade business under Article 75 (1) of the Act shall be those who intend to engage in business of trading or exchanging tangible cultural heritage or tangible folklore resources (including any person who intends to engage in such business on commission) which are categorized as movable property and produced at least 50 years ago. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) A person who intends to obtain permission for cultural heritage trade business in accordance with Article 75 (1) of the Act shall file an application for permission with the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, as determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024>
(3) Every cultural heritage dealer shall annually report actual circumstances along with documents stating the current status of the preservation of cultural heritage under paragraph (1) and the current status of their trade and exchanges to the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu by January 31 of the following year, as determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in accordance with Article 75 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024>
(4) The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu in receipt of a report on the actual circumstances under paragraph (3) shall report it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service by the last day of February of the following year via the competent Mayor/Do Governor (excluding the Special Self-Governing City Mayor and the Special Self-Governing Province Governor). <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024>
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-2 (Subject-matters of cultural heritage care programs)
"As prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 80-3 (1) 4 of the Act means cultural heritage that meets all of the following requirements: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Cultural heritage recommended by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service through consultation with the head of a Si/Gun/Gu;
2. Cultural heritage that the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service deems necessary to be subject to the cultural heritage care programs under Article 80-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "cultural heritage care program").
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-3 (Entrustment of operation of central cultural heritage care center)
The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall entrust the operation of the Central Cultural Heritage Care Center established pursuant to Article 80-4 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Central Cultural Heritage Care Center") to the Foundation pursuant to paragraph (2) of the same Article. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-4 (Operation of Central Cultural Heritage Care Center)
The Foundation entrusted with the operation of the Central Cultural Heritage Care Center pursuant to Article 41-3 may request the head of a local cultural heritage care center under Article 80-5 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "local cultural heritage care center") to submit data or opinions, where deemed necessary to perform the tasks under the subparagraphs of Article 80-4 (1) of the Act. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-5 (Designation of local cultural heritage care center)
(1) The standards for designation of a local cultural heritage care center under Article 80-5 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. The local cultural heritage care center shall be any of the following institutions or organizations:
(a) A public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
(b) A non-profit corporation established under Article 32 of the Civil Act;
(c) An industry-academic cooperation foundation under Article 25 (1) of the Industrial Education Enhancement and Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Promotion Act;
(d) A special corporation established under any special Act;
2. The local cultural heritage care center shall be equipped with the following facilities necessary to implement cultural heritage care projects:
(a) An office to perform the affairs of the local cultural heritage care center;
(b) A facility that can keep equipment necessary for preserving and managing cultural heritage;
3. The local cultural heritage care center shall have an appropriate business plan.
(2) An institution or organization that intends to be designated as a local cultural heritage care center shall submit an application prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to a Mayor/Do Governor, along with documents and a business plan proving that the requirements for designation under paragraph (1) 1 and 2 are met. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) Where a Mayor/Do Governor deems that an institution or organization that has filed an application under paragraph (2) meets all the standards for designation under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), he or she may designate a relevant institution or organization as a local cultural heritage care center. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(4) Where a Mayor/Do Governor designates a local cultural heritage care center pursuant to paragraph (3), he or she shall publish such fact on the website of the relevant City/Do and issue a certificate of designation of a local cultural heritage care center prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to a designated institution or organization without delay. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-6 (Revocation of designation of local cultural heritage care center)
(1) The standards for revocation of designation of a local cultural heritage care center under Article 80-5 (2) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 3-2. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) Where a Mayor/Do Governor revokes the designation of a local cultural heritage care center pursuant to Article 80-5 (2) of the Act, he or she shall publish such fact on the website of the relevant City/Do. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 41-7 (Evaluation of local cultural heritage care center)
(1) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall evaluate a local cultural heritage care center pursuant to Article 80-6 (1) of the Act by December 31 each year. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) To conduct an evaluation pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall prepare evaluation guidelines, including the timing and methods of evaluation, and notify a Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a local cultural heritage care center thereof. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) Before disclosing the results of an evaluation pursuant to Article 80-6 (2) of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall notify a relevant local cultural heritage care center to which the results of the evaluation are to be disclosed of such fact, thereby giving the center an opportunity to submit explanatory materials or opinions. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(4) Upon completion of an evaluation under paragraph (1), the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall publish evaluation results, including evaluation scores and ratings, on the website of the Korea Heritage Service without delay. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Apr. 6, 2021]
[Title Amended on May. 7, 2024]
 Article 42 (Delegation of authority)
(1) Pursuant to Article 82 of the Act, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service delegates the following authority to the Director of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center with respect to the cultural heritage under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Director of the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center: <Amended on May 7, 2024; Jul. 8, 2025>
1. Affairs relating to permit or change in permit under Article 35 of the Act (including where the same provisions apply mutatis mutandis under Article 47 of the Act);
2. Affairs relating to revocation of permit under Article 37 of the Act (including where the same provisions apply mutatis mutandis under Article 47 of the Act);
3. Affairs relating to permission for overseas shipping-out under Article 39 of the Act (including where the same provisions apply mutatis mutandis under Article 47 of the Act);
4. Affairs relating to acceptance of reporting under Article 40 of the Act (including where the same provisions apply mutatis mutandis under Article 47 of the Act);
5. Affairs relating to administrative orders under Article 42 of the Act (including where the same provisions apply mutatis mutandis under Article 47 of the Act);
6. Restrictions on disclosure and disclosure of State-designated cultural heritage pursuant to Article 48 of the Act;
7. Collection and reduction of, or exemption from, admission fees under Article 49 of the Act;
8. Deleted; <Jul. 8, 2025>
9. Deleted; <Jul. 8, 2025>
10. Hearing under subparagraph 3 of Article 88 of the Act;
11. Imposing and collecting administrative fines pursuant to Article 103 (1) 3, (3) 1, (4) 1, or (5) of the Act.
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall delegate the following authority to the competent Mayor/Do Governor pursuant to Article 82 of the Act: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Consultation for permission or permission for alteration under Article 87 (1) 3 of the Act;
2. Notification pursuant to Article 47 (2).
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 26, 2020]
 Article 42-2 (Claim for reinstatement expenses)
(1) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service or the head of a local government claims expenses incurred in reinstatement under Article 82-3 (3) of the Act, he or she shall issue a notice of payment, stating the amount to be paid, the deadline for payment, the place of payment, etc. to a person who commits an act under paragraph (1) of the same Article. In such cases, the deadline for payment shall not exceed 60 days from the date the notice of payment is sent. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(2) The amount to be paid under paragraph (1) shall be the expenses incurred by the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service or the head of a local government in reinstating damaged cultural heritage. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Dec. 1, 2020]
 Article 43 (Scope of investigative authority)
(1) The investigative authority referred to in Article 86 of the Act means the following agencies: <Amended on Jul. 19, 2022>
1. A prosecutor of;
2. A judicial police officer under Article 197 of the Criminal Procedure Act;
3. A person who performs the duties of a judicial police officer pursuant to Article 47 of the Prosecutors' Office Act;
4. A State public official or a local public official under subparagraph 14 of Article 5 of the Act on the Persons Performing the Duties of Judicial Police Officers and the Scope of Their Duties;
5. A customs official under Article 295 of the Customs Act.
(2) No person falling under any subparagraph of paragraph (1) may be an informant under Article 86 (1) of the Act.
 Article 44 (Handling information received)
An investigative agency in receipt of any information under Article 86 of the Act shall prepare a record of information and submit it to the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, as determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
 Article 45 (Payment of monetary rewards)
(1) Guidelines for the payment of monetary rewards under Article 86 of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Oct. 6, 2015>
┌───┬─────────────────┐
│Class │Amount of Monetary Rewards │
│ ├─────┬───────────┤
│ │Informant │Contributor to Arrest │
├───┼─────┼───────────┤
│Class1 │20 million won│4 million won │
├───┼─────┼───────────┤
│Class2 │15 million won │3 million won │
├───┼─────┼───────────┤
│Class3 │10 million won │2 million won │
├───┼─────┼───────────┤
│Class 4 │5 million won │1 million won │
├───┼─────┼───────────┤
│Class 5 │2.5 million won │500,000 won │
└───┴─────┴───────────┘
(2) Guidelines for the payment of monetary rewards under paragraph (1) shall be determined by Decree of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
 Article 46 (Distribution of monetary rewards)
In making payment of monetary rewards in accordance with Article 45, if there are at least two informants or persons who have contributed to the arrest of offenders, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall determine their due shares, taking into account of their respective contributions; provided, if the persons who are entitled to monetary rewards have reached an agreement on their shares in advance, distribution may be made according to agreed amounts or proportions. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 6, 2015]
 Article 47 (Designation of historical sites within boundaries of natural park areas)
(1) Cases for which consultation with the competent park management authority is required pursuant to Article 87 (1) and (2) of the Act are as follows: <Amended on Dec. 23, 2014; May 7, 2024>
1. In cases of Article 87 (1) 1 or 2 of the Act: Where an area or zone of not less than 30,000 square meters is designated within a park area under the Natural Parks Act;
2. In cases of Article 87 (1) 3 and 87 (2) of the Act: Where permission or revised permission under Article 35 (1) of the Act is granted in a park area under the Natural Parks Act (limited to cases referred to in each subparagraph of Article 23 (1) of the Natural Parks Act, but excluding extending, renovating, reconstructing, or relocating State-designated cultural heritage, City/Do-designated cultural heritage, or a cultural heritage resource, or its protective facility, or painting the exterior of such cultural heritage, resource or facility).
(2) Where the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service designates an area or zone of less than 30,000 square meters within a park area under the Natural Parks Act and does an act falling under Article 87 (1) 1 and 2 of the Act, he or she shall notify the competent park management authority of the details thereof. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
 Article 47-2 (Management of personally identifiable information)
If it is inevitable in conducting any of the following affairs, a Special Self-Governing Mayor, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu may manage data which includes resident registration numbers or foreigner registration numbers referred to in subparagraph 1 or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act: <Amended on May 7, 2024>
1. Affairs relating to permission, report, or report on change of cultural heritage trading business under Article 75 of the Act;
2. Affairs relating to a report on the succession of a cultural heritage trading business under Article 75-2 (2) of the Act;
3. Affairs related to approval for books on transactions, exchanges, etc. under Article 78 (2) of the Act;
4. Revoking permission for cultural heritage trading business under Article 80 of the Act.
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
 Article 47-3 (Re-examination of regulation)
The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service shall review the appropriateness of the standards for the revocation of designation of a cultural heritage education support center and the standards for the suspension of its business under Article 10-3 (5) and Appendix 1 every three years counting from January 1, 2022 (referring to the period that ends on the day before January 1 of every third year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
[This Article Added on Mar. 8, 2022]
 Article 48 (Criteria for imposing administrative fines)
(1) Criteria for the imposition of an administrative fine under Article 103 of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 4. <Amended on Dec. 31, 2019>
(2) The Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, a Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu may increase or decrease an administrative fine up to 1/2 of its amount in accordance with the standards under paragraph (1) in consideration of the motive, content, frequency, gravity, etc. of violations; provided, if so increased, the total amount of the administrative fine may not exceed its ceiling provided for in Article 103 of the Act. <Amended on May 7, 2024>
(3) If a violator without intent or gross negligence (limited to persons falling under Article 103 (4) 4 through 6 and 8 of the Act) constitutes a micro enterprise under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Micro Enterprises and if such violator is not in arrears in paying an administrative fine, the Administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, a Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gu/Gu may reduce the amount of the administrative fine to be imposed on him or her as prescribed in Appendix 4 to the extent of 70/100 of such administrative fine in consideration of the following; provided, such reduction shall not overlap with the reduction under the main clause of paragraph (2): <Added on Apr. 25, 2023; May 7, 2024>
1. The violator's practical ability to pay an administrative fine;
2. Whether the conditions of the market or the industry to which the violator belongs have substantially changed or have deteriorated continuously due to an economic crisis, etc.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22560, Dec. 29, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on February 5, 2011.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning selection of assistant instructors for initiation)
The previous provisions shall apply to a person who is undergoing a procedure for selecting assistant instructors for initiation into important intangible cultural heritage under the previous provisions as at the time this Decree enters into force, notwithstanding Article 26.
Article 3 (Transitional measures concerning recommendation on designation of City/Do-designated cultural heritage)
The Mayor/Do Governor who is recommended to designate or preserve cultural heritage as City/Do-designated cultural heritage or cultural heritage resource (including its protective facilities or protection zones) from the Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration under the previous provisions as at the time this Decree enters into force shall determine whether to designate as such, following deliberation thereon by the competent City/Do Cultural Heritage under Article 71 (1) of the Act within one year from the date this Decree enters into force.
Article 4 (General transitional measures concerning administrative dispositions)
An act performed by or in relation to an administrative agency under the previous provisions as at the time this Decree enters into force shall be deemed an act performed by or in relation to an administrative agency under this Decree corresponding thereto.
Article 5 Omitted.
Article 6 (Relationship to other statutes)
A citation of any provision of the previous Enforcement Decree of the Cultural Heritage Employment Protection Act by any other statute as at the time this Decree enters into force shall be deemed a citation of the provisions of this Decree in lieu of the previous provisions, if such corresponding provision exists herein.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 23862, Jun. 19, 2012>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 27, 2012.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 25050, Dec. 30, 2013>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2014. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25576, Aug. 27, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on August 29, 2014.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 25873, Dec. 23, 2014>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 29, 2015.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26575, Oct. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on March 28, 2016; provided, the amended provisions of Articles 45 (1) and 46 shall enter into force on January 1, 2016.
Article 2 (Applicability to procedures for permission for alteration of current state)
The amended provisions of Article 21 shall apply beginning with an application for permission for alteration of the current state of State-designated cultural heritage or for alteration of permitted matters under Article 35 (1) of the Act after this Decree enters into force.
Article 3 (Transitional measures concerning payment of monetary rewards)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of Articles 45 (1) and 46, the former provisions shall apply where a person informs the investigative authority of a person who has committed or attempted any crime provided in Articles 90 through 92 of the Act or Article 31 of the Act on Protection and Inspection of Buried Cultural Heritage or contributes to the arrest of such person before the enforcement date under the proviso to Article 1 of the Addenda.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 27272, Jun. 28, 2016>
This Decree shall enter into force on August 4, 2016.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 27720, Dec. 30, 2016>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27810, Jan. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 28, 2017. <Proviso Omitted.>
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27972, Mar. 29, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on March 30, 2017.
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28104, Jun. 13, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Article 8 shall enter into force on June 21, 2017.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28471, Dec. 12, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2018.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28685, Feb. 27, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Articles 3-2, 8, and 8-2 of this Decree, and the amended provisions of subparagraph 2 (a) and (b) of Appendix 3 shall enter into force on March 22, 2018.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning administrative fines)
(1) Notwithstanding the amended provisions of subparagraph 2 (a) of the Appendix 3, application of the criteria for imposition of administrative fines against violations committed before this Decree enters into force shall be governed by the former provisions.
(2) Administrative fines imposed against the violations committed before this Decree enters into force shall be counted in the number of violations under the amended provisions of subparagraph 2 (a) of Appendix 3.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28908, May 28, 2018>
This Decree shall enter into force on May 29, 2018.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 29328, Dec. 4, 2018>
This Decree shall enter into force on December 13, 2018.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 29421, Dec. 24, 2018>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 29950, Jul. 2, 2019>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30106, Oct. 8, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30285, Dec. 31, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Articles 36 and 48 (1) and Appendices 3 and 4 shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30704, May 26, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 27, 2020.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <President Decree No. 31205, Dec. 1, 2020>
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31379, Jan. 5, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (General applicability to requirements for designation or entrustment)
This Decree shall begin to apply to cases where procedures for designation or entrustment commence to make designation or entrustment under statutes or regulations amended under this Decree after this Decree enters into force.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31600, Apr. 6, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on June 10, 2021.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32111, Nov. 9, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on November 19, 2021. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning standards for designating State-designated cultural heritage)
Where procedures for the designation of State-designated cultural heritage are in progress under Article 11 as at the time this Decree enters into force, the previous provisions shall apply to the standards for the designation thereof, notwithstanding the amended provisions of Appendix 1-2.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32528, Mar. 8, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32807, Jul. 19, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 19, 2022.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33004, Nov. 29, 2022>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 1, 2022. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 17 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33430, Apr. 25, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 4, 2023; provided, the amended provisions of Appendix 1-2 shall enter into force on the date of the promulgation.
Article 2 (Special cases concerning application for subsidization to cover expenses incurred in reducing or exempting admission fees)
A person who intends to receive a subsidy from the State pursuant to Article 49 (4) of the Act in 2023 shall submit an application for subsidization no later than June 30, 2023, notwithstanding the amended provisions of Article 30 (1).
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33434, Apr. 25, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning administrative dispositions, penalty surcharges, or administrative fines)
The amended provisions of Articles 1 through 61 shall also apply where an administrative disposition is made, or a disposition is made to impose a penalty surcharge or an administrative fine, after this Decree enters into force, for a violation committed before this Decree enters into force.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33698, Sep. 8, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 33858, Nov. 16, 2023>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 34040, Dec. 26, 2023>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 34488, May 7, 2024>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 17, 2024.
Article 2 (Transitional measures concerning procedures for examination of impact on conservation of cultural heritage in historic and cultural environment conservation area)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of the subparagraphs of Article 7-2 (2), the previous provisions shall apply where hearing opinions are requested pursuant to the subparagraphs of the previous Article 7-2 (2) before this Decree enters into force and the procedures therefor have not been completed.
Article 3 (Transitional measures concerning procedures for survey for permission to change status quo)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of each subparagraph of Article 21-4, previous provisions shall apply in cases where the relevant experts referred to in each subparagraph of previous Article 21-4 are requested to conduct a survey before this Decree enters into force and the procedures therefor have not been completed.
Article 4 Omitted.
Article 5 (Relations to other statutes and regulations)
Where the previous Enforcement Decree of the Act on Cultural Heritage Maintenance or the provisions thereof are cited by other statutes or regulations as at the time this Decree enters into force, and where this Decree contains provisions corresponding thereto, this Decree or relevant provisions of this Decree shall be deemed to be cited in lieu of the previous Enforcement Decree of the Act on Cultural Heritage Maintenance or the provisions thereof.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 34533, May 28, 2024>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 34736, Jul. 23, 2024>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of the following subparagraphs shall enter into force on the date specified in the relevant subparagraph:
1. The amended provisions of Article 21-4: July 24, 2024;
2. The amended provisions of subparagraph 2 of Appendix 3-2: August 14, 2024;
3. The amended provisions of Articles 38-2 and 38-3: September 15, 2024.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 34881, Sep. 10, 2024>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 15, 2024.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Enforcement Decree No. 34971, Oct. 29, 2024>
This Decree shall enter into force on November 1, 2024.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 35262, Feb. 13, 2025>
This Decree shall enter into force on February 14, 2025.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 35645, Jul. 8, 2025>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amended provisions of Article 21-2 (1) 3 (i) and subparagraph 3 (d) of Article 21-3 shall enter into force 3 months after the date of its promulgation.