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

A new framework for visual impact assessment (VIA) of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, specifically the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, has been established. The study identifies optimal horizontal angles—28° for Taereung and 47° for Gangneung—to assess visual impacts on the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) attributes of these tombs. It reveals that high-rise buildings in surrounding areas obstruct views of the mountains, negatively affecting the visual integrity of the heritage site. The research proposes criteria for VIA implementation, addressing a critical gap in domestic conservation practices. By mapping OUV attributes and using 3D simulations, it provides actionable guidelines to mitigate negative visual impacts while preserving the cultural landscape's authenticity.

Oh, Y. J., & Kim, C. H. (2025). 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. Journal of the Urban Design Institute of Korea Urban Design, 26(1), 91–110. https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2025.02.26.1.91