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This study investigates how negative modern heritage has been excluded and erased in Korea’s modern and contemporary history, focusing on the formation and demolition process of the Samgwang Cheongju Brewery. To that end, it analyzes historical records and spatial data related to the brewery, along with media coverage and interviews with stakeholders during the demolition process, to reflect on the value of this now-lost modern heritage. The findings suggest that the case of the Samgwang Cheongju Brewery became a turning point for recognizing the significance and necessity of preserving negative modern heritage within the local community. They also reveal the emergence of an institutional foundation for preserving modern heritage as a future-oriented legacy. Over its 100-year history, the brewery has functioned as a key industrial facility in the region, embodying a complex form of modern heritage that integrated Japanese-style brewing techniques and combined production and residential spaces, urban architecture, local lifestyle culture, and landscape. The Samgwang Cheongju Brewery built in Japanese colonial era was not recognized as a preservation value by both the public and private sectors because of its image as a declining industry and an outdated space. However, its demolition sparked a public discourse around the meaning and treatment of negative modern heritage. Through this study, it is expected that preemptive preservation efforts for modern heritage left behind and discussions on utilization will be expanded in various aspects.