An Exploratory Study on the Value Preservation of Bukhansan National Park

Abstract

This study is to examine the problems arising from preserving the value of Bukhansan National Park as a precious tourism resource in South Korea. Bukhansan National Park is the only national park that is situated in the capital of the country. In order to effectively examine the value of preserving the resource, some cases of foreign countries having advanced skills and experiences in managing their national parks are examined so as to apply them to managing Bukhansan National Park. With this developed preservation method, this study mainly focuses on inducing ways on how to permanently maintain its value. This thesis was researched through a documentary study utilizing books, papers, and related data as well as book and data research to use the exploratory study method. Furthermore, some solutions for the problems through analyzing the current situation of Bukhansan National Park are suggested, with additional proven opinions of several specialists interviewed. As a result, this study is expected to contribute to preserving the value of Bukhansan National Park, which is one of the greatest properties in Korea.