Only a small number of modern cultural heritage assets are preserved and protected in the present day, and most of them are at risk of deterioration or loss due to changes in society and lifestyle, technological advancements and economic efficiency. So the Cultural Properties Registration Framework was introduced on July 1st, 2001 to protect and preserve such endangered heritage assets. Unlike the existing designation system based on the approval from the state and local governments, this registration system depends on voluntary preservation efforts and provides instructions, advice and recommendations when the property holder reports a change in the state of the property. Registered cultural heritage can be protected and utilized at the same time because they are allowed to undergo interior renovation without substantial changes in their exterior according to their usage purpose or condition. In principle, if 50 years have passed since their construction and they meet the following standards, non-designated architectural structures or facilities can be registered as cultural heritage. - Structures that are regarded as an important part of modern history or possess a significant symbolic value - Structures that provide a historical and cultural backdrop of a region, and whose value is widely known to the public - Structures that are regarded as exemplary architecture of an era - Structures that show outstanding architectural skills, and whose design and materials are rare enough to maximize their academic and artistic value - Structures that have special significance in the architectural history of Korea Even non-designated architectural structures or facilities less than 50 years old can be registered as cultural heritage, provided they meet the above-mentioned standards and need urgent protective measures.
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