Title A Conceptual Study of Value-Based Conservation in the Korea Principles Through Significance, Value, Historic State, and Attributes
Authors 이철재(Lee, Cheol-Jae) ; 김영재(Kim, Young-Jae)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.8.225
Page pp.225-236
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Korea Principles; Conservation Principles; Value-Based Conservation; Significance; Value; Historic State; Attributes; Original Form
Abstract This study examines the 2022 Korea Principles, focusing on the relationships among significance, value, attributes, and Historic State, or Wonsang. Moving beyond form-oriented conservation approaches, the Principles position value as the central basis for conservation decisions. Significance serves as the primary criterion for decision-making, while attributes are understood as tangible and intangible carriers of value. Most notably, the object of conservation shifts from the fixed concept of Original Form, or Wonhyeong, to the broader concept of Historic State, which recognizes historical layers and change over time. This transformation reflects a distinct Korean approach that emphasizes both ideological context and temporal continuity. As a framework for addressing contemporary conservation challenges, the Korea Principles provide a strong philosophical foundation for this evolving paradigm.