Hanok architectural assets are designated as cultural heritages, but most of them are not used as cultural properties, and their conservation is not so good. Furthermore, hanok architectural assets have the main function of living, which are destroyed or disappeared due to time, urbanization, and development. Jeollabuk-do is no exception, so there are many hanok architectural assets with local identity, period, and historical characteristics, but they are not properly used for a long time. In particular, Jeollabuk-do is known to have more hanok architectural assets than other regions, and policies are needed to preserve and utilize them. In addition, in order to preserve and maintain them, it is necessary to establish an institutional foundation and an effective solution alternative is needed.
So, this study aims to investigate the hanok architectural assets which are located in Jeollabuk-do, analyze, synthesize and try to re-use them. This study first identified the location and content of hanok architectural assets located in Jeollabuk-do by field survey. In addition, the history and contents of hanok architectural assets were studied by theoretical materials such as books and etc. In addition, policies, systems, laws, and cases related to hanok architectural assets carried out implemented by the central government and local governments in Korea were investigated, focusing on Jeollabuk-do. Then, these contents were analyzed and synthesized to derive contents on the preservation and utilization of hanok architectural assets.
This study summarized the dictionary definition of hanok, the definition through previous studies, and the definition according to the enforcement law and ordinance, and set the scope of hanok architectural assets among architectural assets such as hanok. In addition, a case study were conducted to prepare measures to preserve and utilize hanok assets. In the absence of a total survey of hanoks in Jeollabuk-do, provisional hanok 41,846 houses were surveyed and targeted to find out the approximate distribution, and this was used as basic data data.
The application of the preservation and utilization plan was limited to hanok architectural assets that have been investigated in this area, and a plan was prepared to utilize the hanok architectural assets and the surrounding environment in a combination.
By synthesizing the above contents, it is concluded as followings:
First, hanok architectural assets have potential values, so it is necessary to establish an institutional system to recognize and manage and protect the value of cultural assets in the future, and to preserve them by database of them. To cooperate with local governments, research institutes, and the private sector should be strengthened, data sharing and investigation should be conducted, and detailed classification and comprehensive review of the surveyed data should be conducted.
Second, it was necessary to actively review the preservation and utilization measures in the concept of sharing with local residents according to the nature of modern society, architectural assets, and the surrounding environment. In other words, it was necessary to review collective preservation and utilization plans according to the social and cultural importance at the time of construction along with individual preservation.
Third, the utilization plan should be subdivided while maintaining the characteristics and identity of hanok architectural assets. This is because it is possible to maintain and preserve the characteristics of cultural assets of hanok architecture and to make tourism resources using them.
Fourth, although the Hanok Architecture Cultural Asset is a building with a residential function, it is necessary to maintain its original form as much as possible in preservation and utilization. In that sense, it may also be considered to introduce the concept of changing the status quo of cultural assets when remodeling for use.