there are a total of 10 laws related to protected areas in korea. among the 10 laws, the three laws including the natural environment conservation act, the marine environment management act, and the cultural properties protection act provide general provisions for protection of natural environments and cultural properties. it specifies contents about designation of area. the other seven laws contain the management of the designated area as the main contents, and the provisions for the designation and management of the protected area for the object of preservation are stipulated.