Art collectors can now freely export and sell Korean artworks created after 1946, a practice that was previously restricted unless specifically permitted by the government.
The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) announced on Tuesday that the amended National Heritage Act, effective from today, no longer categorizes artworks and cultural heritage items that are more than 50 years old as “General Movable Cultural Heritage.”
Gov't loosens restrictions on sales of Korean art and heritage items
Korea JoongAng Daily,
23 July 2024, Korea, Rep
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