Surge in Excavations at Historic Sites Spurs Discussion on Improving Buried Heritage Protection Systems

Cultural Heritage Administration to Hold Academic Forum on the 20th
"Establishing an Integrated System from Investigation to Maintenance"

The Cultural Heritage Administration will hold an academic forum on November 20 at the Royal Hotel Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul, under the theme "Directions for Academic Research on Buried Heritage within Historic Sites."

This event aims to assess the current status of excavation and maintenance projects within historic sites following the transition to the national heritage system, and to discuss ways to enhance academic value and provide institutional support. As the number of excavations conducted during the maintenance of historic sites increases each year, the forum will examine the issues and limitations of research and investigations aimed at protecting buried heritage.

The forum will consist of four thematic presentations and a comprehensive discussion. The presentations will be delivered in the following order: "Changes in the System and Policy for Buried Heritage Following the Transition to the National Heritage System" by Jeon Yongho, researcher at the Cultural Heritage Administration; "Institutional Limitations and Directions for Improvement in Academic Excavation of Buried Heritage" by Lee Sungjun, professor at Chungnam National University; "Excavation and Maintenance of Designated Heritage Sites" by Hong Bosik, professor at Kongju National University; and "Measures to Strengthen the Academic Foundation of Academic Excavation Investigations" by Lee Suhong, head of research at the Ulsan Cultural Heritage Research Institute.

The subsequent comprehensive discussion will be chaired by Choi Jongtaek, professor at Korea University, and will feature participants including Park Ilchan, head of the Cultural Heritage and Ancient City Development Team at Goryeong County Office; Song Wonyoung, director of the Daeseong-dong Tomb Museum; Shin Heekwon, professor at the University of Seoul; Lee Sangjun, member of the Cultural Heritage Committee; Lee Sunmi, official at the Historical Heritage Policy Division of the Cultural Heritage Administration; Lee Jungho, professor at Dongshin University; and Ha Jinho of the Yeongnam Cultural Heritage Research Institute. The discussion will review the systems and cases of buried heritage investigations within historic sites, share academic research outcomes, and explore ways to enhance cooperation among stakeholders.

Anyone can attend the forum by registering on-site on the day of the event.

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