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Cultural Heritage Protection Act.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act aims at the preservation of Korean cultural heritage.
The Act provides for the establishment and implementation of master plans for the preservation, management and utilization of cultural heritage. A Cultural Heritage Committee and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation shall be established to protect, preserve, manage, use, and enhance cultural heritage and develop traditional lifestyle and culture.
The Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration shall designate treasures and national treasures, important intangible cultural heritage, historic sites, scenic spots, natural monuments, important folklore resources, protective facilities and protection zones. Management and protection policies of these state-designated cultural heritage are outlined in the text.
The Act further provides for: making cultural heritage available to the public; expenses subsidized by the State; registration of cultural heritage; prohibition of exportation of ordinary movable cultural heritage; special cases concerning state-owned cultural heritage; cultural heritage located overseas; City/Do-designated cultural heritage; cultural heritage trade business; penalties; etc.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No