| Title |
Establishing Criteria and Methods of Visual Impact Assessment for Conservation Management of World Heritage - Focused on Taereung and Gangneung Area, Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty of World Heritage |
| Authors |
오유진(Oh, Yu Jin) ; 김충호(Kim, Chung Ho) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2025.02.26.1.91 |
| Keywords |
세계유산; 유산영향평가; 시각영향평가; 3D 시뮬레이션; 조선왕릉 태강릉 World Heritage; Heritage Impact Assessment; Visual Impact Assessment; 3D Simulation; Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty |
| Abstract |
With the rise of high-rise buildings near World Heritage sites, the World Heritage Committee (WHC) recommends conducting a Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) as part of the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). In November 2024, the World Heritage Impact Assessment system was introduced in Korea, requiring clear criteria and methods. This study examines Taeneung and Gangneung, Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, by mapping its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) attributes, identifying key viewpoints and targets, and using 3D simulations to analyze visual impacts. Results show that Taeneung and Gangneung’s OUV attributes extend beyond its designated district of World Heritage. The facing mountain (Josan) is the primary view target, and the viewpoint is in front of the stone lantern (Jangmyeongdeung). Optimal horizontal viewing angles for VIA images are 28° for Taereung and 47° for Gangneung. High-rise apartments partially obstruct the facing mountain, negatively affecting the visual integrity of the site. This study highlights the need for defined viewpoint selection criteria and a clear wider setting for heritage protection. As the first empirical study on VIA in Korea, it provides essential insights for future assessments. |