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A garden refers to a space (including facilities and the land) that is subject to ongoing stewardship through the display, arrangement, cultivation, and care of plants, soil, stones, and other components (including sculptures).

Garden

• Concept: A space where natural features, with a focus on vegetation, and artificial structures are positioned, showcased, nurtured, and managed
• Characteristics
  • Gardening
  • Aesthetic, artistic, and participatory roles
  • Botanical and park-related roles

Arboretum

• Concept: A facility that collects, propagates, conserves, and displays various plant species and conducts academic and industrial research
• Characteristics
  • Plant collection, propagation, and conservation
  • Academic and industrial roles
  • Exhibition and educational roles

Park (Urban Park)

• Concept: A facility intended to protect natural surroundings and foster the physical and emotional wellness of citizens
• Characteristics
  • Recreation, rest, and exercise
  • Facility use and landscaping activities
  • Limited botanical aspects

By Entity Responsible for Establishment and Operation

• National Garden: A garden established and operated by the central government
• Local Garden: A garden established and operated by a local government
• Private Garden: A garden established and operated by a corporation, organization, or individual
• Community Garden: A garden jointly established and operated by the central or local government with a corporation or organization formed by residents of a neighborhood, village, or multi-unit housing

By Function and Theme

• Living Garden: An open garden established and operated in an idle space by the central government, local government, or organization identified in Presidential Decree under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions, for relaxation or horticulture
• Characteristics
  • Plant collection, propagation, and conservation
  • Academic and industrial roles
  • Exhibition and educational roles

Park (Urban Park)

• Concept: A facility intended to protect natural surroundings and foster the physical and emotional wellness of citizens
• Theme Garden
  • Education Garden: A garden for students’ learning and leisure
  • Healing Garden: A garden for therapeutic benefits
  • Practice Garden: A garden for training professionals in design, creation, and maintenance
  • Model Garden: A garden that utilizes innovative technologies to advance a relevant industry
  • Other Gardens: Prescribed by local government ordinances

<Source: Korea Forest Service>