• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.7-39
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• 2002

In this study, curriculums of Record Management in America, China, France, Japan were reviewed. Through this research, scope and education level of Record Management in Korea were considered, and education purpose, general guidance. curriculum of Record Management in Korea were suggested. Improved qualifications for Record Management Professionals were also suggested.

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.51-75
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• 2009

In this study, the improvement plan for the appropriate archives opening system in this country was proposed, by searching for the optimal operating method of opening system of archival institutions through the foreign instances related to the integrated type operation and the separate type operation. The opening system in the archival institutions shall be operated in consideration of the characteristics of the preserved archives and the various values and contexts rather than riding on the administrative logics. The opening system in the archival institutions shall be operated in consideration of the characteristics of the preserved archives and the various values and contexts rather than riding on the administrative logics.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.15
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• pp.39-66
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• 2007

The period from 1969 to 1999 is characterized as the rimes of radical reform in contemporary records management system of Korea. First, National archives was organized and it's function has been upgraded. Second, regulations of records management were established, revised, and integrated into a regulation of office management. Records disposition schedule was set up. The last, public records law was established. According to this law National archives was reorganized such as the national center of archival institutions. Principles of registration, classification and compilation, based on the principle of provenance, were established and the system of archivist was introduced.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.18
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• pp.281-315
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• 2008

This paper reviews recent records issues surrounding former president Roh Moo-Hyun's private possession of the copies of the presidential records in Korea. While the former president transferred his records to the National Archives of Korea, he copied his electronic presidential records and kept them in his house after the term. His retention of the "records copies" arouse critical records issues and criminal charges. In this paper, I examined the definition of presidential records and legal status of records copies, authenticity of electronic copies of public records in public and private records systems, nature and scope of presidential privilege of access to his records, and most importantly, political neutrality of national archives. I examined these issues comparing with foreign experience, especially that of the United States which has the Presidential Records Act like Korea. All issues are examined in the professional spirit of archives principles and archives ethics. Legal status of the electronic copies of presidential records is not firmly established and the criminal charge seems groundless. However, it is against public archives principles and ethics that private former president privately possesses and manages private information and national security information held in the electronic copies of the presidential records. Presidential Records Act of Korea provides an effective tool to protect the presidential records for 15 years and it should be respected. It is time to consolidate the public records management institutions in Korea, not to disintegrate them.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.34
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• pp.221-250
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• 2012

This paper introduces the characteristics of the records and archives management of Korea from Joseon dynasty to now. This paper also explains historical background of making the records and archives management in Joseon dynasty. This paper introduces the process of establishment of modern records management system by adopting records management system and public administration of USA after liberation in 1945. The Joseon bureaucrats established systematic methodologies for managing and arranging the records. Jeseon dynasty managed its records systematically since it was a bureaucratic regime. It is also noticeable that the famous Joseonwangjosilrok(Annals of Joseon dynasty) came out of the power struggles for the control of the national affairs between the king and the nobility during the time of establishment of the dynasty. Another noticeable feature of the records tradition in Joseon dynasty was that the nobility recorded their experience and allowed future generations use and refer their experiences and examples when they performed similar business. The records of Joseon period are the historical records which recorded contemporary incidents and the compilers expected the future historians evaluate the incidents they recorded. In 1894, the reformation policy of Gaboh governments changed society into modernity. The policy of Gaboh governments prescribed archive management process through 'Regulation(命令頒布式)'. They revised the form of official documents entirely. They changed a name of an era from Chinese to unique style of Korean, and changed original Chinese into Korean or Korean-Chinese together. Also, instead of a blank sheet of paper they used printed paper to print the name of each office. Korea was liberated from Japanese Imperialism in 1945 and the government of Republic of Korea was established in 1948. In 1950s Republic of Korea used the records management system of the Government-General of Joseon without any alteration. In the late of 1950's Republic of Korea constructed the new records management system by adopting records management system and public administration of USA. However, understanding of records management was scarce, so records and archives management was not accomplished. Consequently, many important records like presidential archives were deserted or destroyed. A period that made the biggest difference on National Records Management System was from 1999 when was enacted. Especially, it was the period of President Roh's five-year tenure called Participation Government (2003-2008). The first distinctive characteristic of Participation Government's records management is that it implemented governance actively. Another remarkable feature is a nomination of records management specialists at public institutions. The Participation Government also legislated (completely revised) . It led to a beginning of developing records management in Republic of Korea.

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.117-147
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• 2004

The aim of this study is to figure out a good point through comparing Korea's organization with Europe's Record Management regulations and organizations especially Britain, France, Germany. To the end, this study analyze each country's contents and distinctive features of Record Management laws, organizations and preservations for Record Management, training courses for Record Management Professional and business systems for Record Management. As a result of this study, main topic from three country's Record Management system is as follows. 1st, Promoting the use of public records and guaranteing the right of admission. 2nd, Encouraging local archives to be the center of local culture and history research. 3rd, Dividing of Record Management Professionals into levels and training as government official system. 4th, strengthening the collection and preservation of historical personal records.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.65
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• pp.151-197
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• 2020

The records management evaluation system is a system operated by the National Archives of Korea since 2007 based on the 「Public Records Management Act」. As the environment of public records management changes dramatically, there is a growing perception that fundamental improvement is necessary in the operation of this evaluation system. In particular, it is required that the most emphasized area is the customized methods based on the type and characteristics of the institutions. This study focused on the self-evaluation method, which aims to strengthen the autonomous evaluation capability of institutions as a new records management evaluation system in public institutions. In particular, the needs to change toward the self-evaluation method is described in relation to the diversity of the institutions to be evaluated, the specificity of the organizational structure of the archives, and the hierarchy and individuality of the institutions. A self-evaluation system (draft) was designed by which an institution diagnoses the records management work by itself, which aims to improve the level of performance. It also covered the development of evaluation items and indicators, the step-by-step application, and the legal and operational aspects to run the records management evaluation system in phases in public records management practices.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.49
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• pp.51-75
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• 2016

A records management agency assessment must reflect the possibility of actual situations including conditions and implementation. Institutional evaluation systems and indicators tools to improve records management. However, the reality is difficult if they are not conducted through the resources and efforts of the organization. The 2017 evaluation system of the National Archives of Korea and the index, which was published in March 2016, are expected to be highly difficult to perform as the frontline field tasks of the institution for a year. It is composed of indices with questionable effectiveness that are difficult to implement on the field. Some of these include the following: three training sessions for more than 10% of all employees, submission of document archive pictures of all schools, submission of the index items of all documents, increasing the utilization level of the standard record management system for the electronic documents that have not been transferred for several years, the transfer of non-electronic documents of all institutions, reclassification of non-disclosed records, etc. It recognizes the fundamental problems of the records management system and the 2017 evaluation indicators that the National Archives has mentioned about operations. As such, now is the time to reflect the years of experience in the field to amass knowledge that will help improve records management.

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.1-21
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• 2024

This study aims to analyze the current status and challenges of the records disposal freeze system and explore strategies for its effective utilization during disasters. The research methodology encompassed an analysis of existing literature alongside theoretical investigations into the concept of disaster records, the significance of the records disposal freeze system, and its necessity in managing disaster-related documentation. A comparative case study approach was employed, examining disposal freeze orders and official documents from the United States, Australia, and South Korea. Interviews were conducted to gather insight from practitioners and experts in the field, focusing on the necessity, challenges, and potential improvements of the records disposal freeze system. The interviews corroborated the essential role of the records disposal freeze system in managing disaster records while highlighting various issues within the current framework and suggesting areas for enhancement. In conclusion, based on the comprehensive analysis of theoretical foundations, international practices, and expert opinions, this study proposed five improvement measures.

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.1-25
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• 2023

This study seeks to present the direction of improving related laws and systems to allow various institutions, organizations, and individuals to collect private records based on the network. For the study, the current status of network cooperation and support according to laws, systems, and layers related to private records of overseas records management institutions were inspected. Based on this, the definition of private records, role designation between institutions, and direction of network cooperation according to the level were suggested. In particular, legislation and institutionalization of consultative bodies involving various subjects, such as institutions, organizations, companies, and individuals, were emphasized.