Reviewing the History of Architectural Heritage Preservation Since Liberation

National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage to Hold Academic Conference on the 23rd
A Comprehensive Overview from Palaces to Modern Architecture

'Poster on the Trends and Challenges of Preserving Korean Architectural Heritage Since Liberation'

The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage under the Cultural Heritage Administration will hold an academic conference titled "Trends and Challenges of Preserving Korean Architectural Heritage Since Liberation" together with the Korean Society of Architectural History at 10 a.m. on September 23 at the auditorium of the National Palace Museum of Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Liberation, the event will review the history and process of architectural heritage preservation since Liberation and explore future research topics in architectural history.

Kim Dongwook, a professor at Kyonggi University, will deliver the keynote speech on "Preservation of Architectural Cultural Heritage and Architectural History Research Since Liberation," followed by thematic presentations and a comprehensive discussion. The topics to be addressed include research and restoration of palace architecture, restoration and maintenance of local government offices and guesthouses, policies for preserving traditional residences and villages, investigation and research of ancient architectural sites, modern architecture and the registered cultural heritage system, the formation of the historic urban landscape of Buyeo, as well as preservation and repair technologies. The conference will comprehensively cover research trends by period and the development of related systems and policies.

The discussion will be chaired by Kim Bongryul, professor emeritus at Korea National University of Arts. Participants include Ryu Seongryong, professor at Korea University; Baek Sohun, professor at Myongji University; Lee Kangmin, professor at Korea National University of Arts; and Han Jiman, professor at Myongji University, among others.

The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage stated, "We hope this event will be an opportunity to reflect on the significance of architectural cultural heritage in Korean architectural history and to share future research topics."

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