Cultural Heritage Administration
| Cultural Heritage Administration | |
| Hangul | 문화재청 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Munhwajaecheong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Munhwajaech'ŏng |
The Cultural Heritage Administration or CHA, formerly the Cultural Properties Administration, is the agency of the South Korean government charged with preserving and promoting Korean cultural heritage. It is headquartered in the city of Daejeon at the Daejeon Government Complex. Previously part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, it was elevated to a sub-ministerial agency in 1999.[1]
Cultural Heritage
In accordance with Article 2 of the 1962 Cultural Property Protection Law, cultural heritage is classified in four main categories: Tangible Cultural Heritage (including National Treasures); Intangible Cultural Heritage (including Important Intangible Cultural Heritage); Monuments (including Historic Sites, Scenic Sites, and Natural Monuments); and Folklore Cultural Heritage (including both tangible and intangible assets).[1][2]
History
The Cultural Properties Administration was formally established in October 1961, but traces its roots back via the Former Royal Properties Administration to the Office created in November 1945 at the beginning of American military rule.[1] The 1962 Cultural Property Protection Law was modelled on the Japanese 1950 Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.[3]
See also
- Korean culture
- National Treasures of South Korea
- Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Korea
- National Treasures of North Korea
- Cultural heritage
- Historic preservation
References
- ^ a b c "Cultural Heritage Administration" (PDF). Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "The Act for Cultural Property Preservation" (PDF). UNESCO Cultural Heritage Laws Database. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ Yang Jongsung (2003). Cultural Protection Policy in Korea: Intangible Cultural Properties and Living National Treasures. Jimoondang International. pp. 33ff. ISBN 1931897050.
External links
- Template:En icon Official website
- Template:En icon Cultural Heritage Administration
- Template:Ko icon Korean National Heritage Online
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