Cultural Heritage Administration to Open Fifteen Major Restoration Sites Nationwide to the Public

Last year, the restoration, maintenance, and repair site of Heungdeokjeon Hall area in Deoksugung Palace was opened to the public.

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The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on April 22 that it will open fifteen major national heritage restoration sites across the country to the public until December, in order to enhance public understanding of the restoration process. The full process of conservation and restoration of national heritage assets will be shared, showcasing traditional repair techniques and on-site scenes that are usually difficult for the general public to access.

The sites open to the public include a wide range of heritage types, such as Joseon royal palaces including Changdeokgung Palace, wooden structures, stone pagodas, and ancient tombs. An official from the Cultural Heritage Administration explained, "We have focused on sites that are easily accessible, have ongoing core processes that can be experienced, and have robust safety management measures in place."

The most notable sites include Donhwamun Gate of Changdeokgung Palace, which is currently undergoing dismantling work, and the Yugo-ri and Durak-ri ancient tomb clusters in Namwon, which are under conservation and organization. Visitors can directly observe the entire repair process, from excavation and dismantling to restoration.

Current status of temporary shelter installation at Donhwamun Gate repair site, Changdeokgung Palace.

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The Seoul Munmyo Shrine and the Main Hall of Sungkyunkwan, which have been open to the public since 2024, will be accessible for the last time this year. Over the years, major processes such as roof dismantling and repair of wooden components have been introduced in stages. This time, visitors will be able to observe dancheong (traditional decorative coloring) restoration, which is the final stage of the repair project.

Other sites to be opened to the public include the restoration of Younghundang Hall area at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the restoration and repair of the Heungdeokjeon Hall area at Deoksugung Palace, the dismantling and conservation of Wontongjeon Hall at Pagyesa Temple in Daegu, the dismantling and conservation of Daegwangjeon Hall at Sinhungsa Temple in Yangsan, the preservation treatment of the Stele for Zen Master Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong, the dismantling of the fortress walls at Naganeupseong in Suncheon, and the dismantling and conservation of Geumseonggwan Hall in Naju.

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