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What is a Geopark
Korea's National Geopark
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National Geopark
(National Geopark refers to) an area with geoscientific significance and magnificent views, certified by the Minister of Environment to be utilized for education and tourism through conservation.
Legal ground: Natural Park Act, Article 2 (Definition)
※ The certification procedure, evaluation and frameworks for management and operation of National Geoparks parallel those of Global Geoparks.
What builds Geoparks and what they are for
What Geoparks are all about is not only geology but also community-oriented activities.
Geoparks promote sustainable local development by the use of their geological heritage for conservation, education and tourism. They have a particular area with a boundary and local community members get engaged in the management of the life forms, archaeology, history and culture of the area.
The need for protection system of geological heritage and the effort to solve current challenges in world heritage (protection) system
National Geopark
Comparison of characteristics among National Parks, National Geoparks and other protected areas
Comparison of characteristics among National Parks, National Geoparks and other conservation zones; table showing National Parks, National Geoparks and other conservation zones (e.g. natural monument)
category National Parks Geoparks Other protected areas
regulation very strong Almost none very strong
financial support very much little variable
selection Designation certification Designation
cancellation 1.military & public purpose
2.natural hazard
3.Lack of standard 		voluntary
1.unfulfillment
2.revalidation failure 		Relevant law not applicable
Management principle conservation > utilization combination of conservation & utilization conservation > > utilization