Cracked Gwanghwamun Signboard... Cultural Heritage Administration Plans Replacement by 2023
[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] On the 8th, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced that it is currently producing and designing the letters for the Gwanghwamun signboard, which had developed cracks.
The Cultural Heritage Administration stated, "We conducted an original verification through historical evidence related to the Gwanghwamun signboard," and added, "After consulting with relevant experts, the signboard is being remade with the participation of a National Intangible Cultural Heritage artisan."
According to the Cultural Heritage Administration, the design phase for the copper letters is currently underway, and the final completion with gold leaf letters on a black background is scheduled for the second half of 2023.
Until then, the existing signboard, which has peeling filler material causing cracks, will be temporarily repaired and used.
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Earlier, the civic group Cultural Heritage Restoration Movement confirmed that "another crack has appeared on the Gwanghwamun signboard," and claimed that they submitted a proposal to the Cultural Heritage Administration to replace the Gwanghwamun signboard on this year's Liberation Day.
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