Classification | Baekdu-daegan Protection Area | Odaesan National Park | ||
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Time of designation | 2005 | 1975 | ||
Purpose of designation | Prevention of damage from indiscriminate development, preservation of the land, and creation of a pleasant natural environment. | Conservation of natural ecosystems, natural and cultural landscapes, and promotion of sustainable use. | ||
Permitted Activities | Core Districts | Buffer Districts | Nature Conservation Districts | Natural Environment Districts |
Installation of national defense and military facilities Excavation of war remains Installation of essential public facilities Installation of facilities for ecological restoration and forest protection Restoration of national heritage and traditional temples Installation of new and renewable energy facilities Mining development (under specific conditions) Installation of farmhouses and residential facilities for local residents | Activities permitted in Baekdudaegan Core District Establishment of arboretums, natural recreation forests, and healing forests Installation of forest roads and forest management-related facilities Installation of education, research, and technology development facilities Extension and reconstruction of houses for farmers and fishermen, as well as religious facilities Installation of electricity, oil, and gas supply facilities Establishment of private graves and family burial sites | Minimal actions for academic research, nature conservation, or cultural heritage preservation Installation of minimal park facilities as prescribed by Presidential Decree Installation of essential military, communication, navigational, and wildfire prevention facilities Restoration of temples and installation of facilities in traditional temple preservation areas following verification procedures Minimal projects under the Erosion Control Work Act Harvesting of forest products through agreements | Activities permitted in the Nature Conservation District Installation of park facilities and park projects Creation of farmland or grassland and installation of auxiliary facilities Primary industry activities such as agriculture and livestock farming Afforestation, logging, ecosystem restoration, and forestry projects Expansion, reconstruction, and rebuilding of existing structures Military training and installation of farm roads and embankments Installation of private graves (under specific conditions) |