| Title |
An analysis of Earthquake Damage Responses and Reconstruction Process in World Heritage Sites |
| Authors |
김세현(Kim, Se-Hyun) ; 이정수(Lee, Jeong-Soo) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.10.101 |
| Keywords |
World heritage; Earthquake damages; Earthquake response; Post-earthquake Reconstruction |
| Abstract |
The earthquakes on September 12, 2016, and in Pohang in 2017 caused significant damage to cultural heritage sites. The damages were
mitigated using regulations and manuals for earthquake disaster response and crisis management. While research on earthquake response for
cultural heritage sites has largely focused on seismic risk assessments, earthquake predictions, and pre- and post-earthquake responses, there is
a lack of studies on post-earthquake response processes and detailed reconstruction plans. This study examines the response and reconstruction
efforts at Kathmandu Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal, following extensive earthquake damage. UNESCO recommended key
measures, including a master plan for reconstruction and the establishment of conservation policies and guidelines, emphasizing methods that
preserved the site's Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). A guideline and manual were created to outline reconstruction principles and
structural strengthening measures, which were applied in the actual reconstruction efforts. In Korea, similar basic principles and guidelines for
reconstruction should be developed in preparation for major disasters like large-scale earthquakes. Additionally, preemptive measures that
consider the specific vulnerabilities of each cultural heritage site to disasters such as earthquakes are essential. |