Re-examining Excavations of Korean Heritage Sites during the Japanese Colonial Period

Academic Conference by the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage on September 11
Reflecting on Archaeological Excavations from the Japanese Colonial Period
Exploring Future Directions for Korean Archaeology

The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage under the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on September 4 that, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, it will hold an academic conference titled "Excavation and Investigation of Major Korean Heritage Sites during the Japanese Colonial Period" at the main auditorium of the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul on September 11.

Goryeong Jisandong Tumuli Cluster

This event aims to reflect on the significance of archaeological excavations conducted during the Japanese colonial period for the study of Korean archaeology, and to explore future research directions. The program will include a keynote lecture, five thematic presentations, two case studies on re-excavations, and a comprehensive discussion session.

Choi Byunghyun, Professor Emeritus at Soongsil University, will deliver the keynote lecture on the topic "Excavation and Investigation of Korean Heritage Sites during the Japanese Colonial Period and Overcoming Its Challenges." Subsequent presentations will cover the status and significance of sites from various periods: Stone Age sites (Lee Kisung, Professor at the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage), Goguryeo and Lelang sites (Kang Hyunsook, former Professor at Dongguk University), Baekje and Mahan sites (Lee Jungho, Professor at Dongshin University), and Silla and Gaya sites (Cha Soonchul, Director of the Seorabeol Cultural Heritage Research Institute).

Case studies on the re-excavation of the Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mound No. 5 (Jung Intae, National Gyeongju Research Institute of Cultural Heritage) and the Buyeo Royal Tombs (Oh Dongseon, Professor at Suncheon National University) will also be introduced. After the presentations, a comprehensive discussion will be moderated by Park Soonbal, Professor Emeritus at Chungnam National University.

The event is open to the public and does not require prior registration. The Cultural Heritage Administration stated, "We will continue to closely collaborate with academia and share research achievements with the public."

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