It was revealed that Kim Sook's Jeju house is included in a national heritage designated area, making even repairs difficult.
In episode 2 of tvN variety show 'Predictable', broadcast on the 20th, Kim Sook's Jeju house restoration project began in earnest.
That day, after Kim Sook, Lee Cheon-hee and Baekga were shocked following an inspection of the Jeju house, they visited Jeju Provincial Government to confirm procedures before the main construction. The three met Lee Seon-ho, Head of Team at the Jeju Provincial Government World Heritage Headquarters, and consulted about whether repairs were possible.
Kim Sook said, "I'm trying to fix the house. I was told I needed to hear an explanation before doing it, so I came to ask," and when the Head of Team asked about the plan she replied, "I have to fix everything." Baekga asked, "Is this a place where reconstruction is possible?" and the Head of Team said he would check related restrictions.
Seongeup Village, where Kim Sook's house is located, is designated as a national folk cultural heritage area. However, Kim Sook said, "My house is separate," expecting it would not be subject to regulations.
But the findings were different. After checking, the Head of Team said, "This place is a cultural heritage designated area," and added, "Moreover, it is a national heritage designated area," shocking the three.
The Head of Team explained, "In the past it was protected at point-level, but now it has been expanded to area-level and the entire village is protected," and said, "You can consider it a cultural property zone." Kim Sook could not hide her confused expression.
In fact, the area was designated as the Jeju Seongeup Village national folk cultural heritage in 1984, and Kim Sook's house was also included in the protected zone. Kim Sook asked, "I don't think it was like this when I lived here, is that correct?" and the Head of Team replied, "It has been maintained for about 40 years."
Kim Sook confessed, "No wonder I didn't pay property tax," and added, "I inquired to pay taxes but was told I didn't have to." The Head of Team explained, "For thatched houses, subsidies are sometimes provided."
When Lee Cheon-hee asked, "Did you know it was a cultural property when you bought it?" Kim Sook said, "No. I bought the house within my budget. After work dried up I bought it to try living in Jeju, but I didn't know it was a cultural property," and despondently added, "If it's a cultural property, it doesn't feel like mine."
The Head of Team went on to explain, "Repairs and maintenance are possible but there are restrictions," and said, "A permit process is required, and approval from the Korea Heritage Service may also be necessary." Kim Sook covered her head.
He added, "National heritage repairs cannot be done by just anyone; only qualified personnel can do them," delivering another shock. Baekga then confirmed, "So we can't do it, right?" and, holding hands with Lee Cheon-hee, said, "We are people without certifications," which brought relief and laughter.
He added that there is reportedly only one person on Jeju Island capable of performing the required repairs, which underscored the difficulty of the situation.
Meanwhile, tvN's Predictable[家], which documents the rebirth of Kim Sook's Jeju house, airs every Friday.<
[Photo] tvN 'Predictable' broadcast screen capture
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