Cultural Heritage Preservation Act Article 24

Monuments shall be preserved in their original appearance and construction method. In the event that a monument is destroyed or damaged, but its main structure and building materials survive, restoration shall be made to restore its original appearance according to the principle of giving priority to preservation of the value of cultural heritage. Depending upon its particular characteristics, the owner, user and manager of the said site may submit a proposal to adopt appropriate methods of restoration or reuse of the said site upon receiving the approval by the competent authority. If necessary, the competent authority at the municipality, county or city where the monument is located may provide assistances to such restoration or reuse.The restoration plan referred to in the preceding paragraph may include, if necessary, modern technologies and construction methods in order to enhance the monument’s resistance to earthquake, natural disasters, flood, termite and its durability.The reuse plan as referred to in the first paragraph, may, if necessary, include proposal to add other necessary facilities, but the original appearance of the monument should not be affected.Where monuments are designated because of certain significant historical events or figures, the reasons for designating the monuments and the value of the monuments shall be conserved or distinguished in use or reuse of the monuments.During the overall restoration or reuse of monuments, presentations and public hearings shall be held in phases, the relevant information shall be made known to the public, and local residents shall be invited to the events.The regulations for implement matters, methods and procedures for restoration and reuse of monuments, the qualifications of the staff, and other relevant compliance requirements shall be stipulated by the central competent authority.