| Act on the creation and furtherance of arboretum and gardens | Garden | Any space in which plants, soil and stones, facilities (including artworks) etc. are continuously managed by displaying, placing, cultivating, or tending them | to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens and the development of the national economy | National garden, 2 places | The minister of the Korea Forest Service | The state3) |
| Local garden, 12 places | The mayor / governor | Local government |
| Private garden, 25 places | The mayor / governor | A corporation, an organization, or a private individual |
| Cultural heritage protection act | Monument (scenic spots) | Scenic sites of outstanding artistic value with excellent scenic view | to promote the cultural edification of Korean nationals and to contribute to the development of human culture by inheriting national culture and enabling it to be utilized through the preservation of cultural heritage | Scenic spots(25 gardens of 115 scenic spots)4) | The administrator of the cultural heritage administration | Owners local government, corporation or organization(if owner is unknown or it is deemed difficult or inappropriate to manage it) |