육계토성의 보존ㆍ정비 및 활용방안

Abstract

Therevision of the Cultural Heritage Charter in 2020 was a response to the changing conditions surrounding cultural heritage sites, including improved quality of life and the rapid shifts in technology, and it aims to increase public access to heritage sites. The Charter shifts the focus of the current management system from justifying preservation efforts to making cultural heritage more publicly available. This shift reflects the change in the attitude of heritage management, which reached a point where historical sites and artifacts are considered local cultural resources as much as they are objects of preservation. Yukgyetoseong, located along the Imjin River, is an important historic site that expands our understanding of the ancient period, and as a historical defense structure, it is integral to Paju's identity as a "city of security." However, the military significance of the location, both historically and current, prevented even the basic survey, much less a discussion about its potential usage. Ironically, it was the flood of the Imjin River in 1996 that allowed researchers to investigate the remains. Following the relocation of the army base, it is now possible to debate the potential value of the Yukgyetoseong as a local cultural resource. The present study built on existing research and amassed foundational data on the site to offer an additional depth for future research and recommend a sensible improvement that would create an inviting environment for the public to explore the site freely. Therefore, while this proposal still follows the principle of "preservation of original form," it suggests a comprehensive improvement plan from the perspective of preservation-improvement-use to approach Yukgyeotoseong as a resource. Finally, the plan suggests practical measures to improve the historical value of the site through investigation, land acquisition, and foundation repair with minimal disruption to thesite. Furthermore, the plan offers a step-by-step mid-and long-term action plan for increased public access to Yukgyetoseong as the foremost historical resource in the region. The present study ultimately aims to lay the foundation for Yukgyetoseong to become the leading historic site of military defense and contribute in a small way to the discussion on the possible future use of this historic fortification.