The National Heritage Administration announced today (21st) that it will open the repair sites of 12 major national heritage sites to the public until November.
At the open repair sites, visitors can observe the preservation and restoration processes of the national heritage and listen to explanations about traditional repair techniques.
The Daejeon Hall at the ‘Seoul Munmyo and Sungkyunkwan,’ designated as a treasure, will have its roof repair site open for viewing every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 2 PM for one hour.
Seoul Munmyo and Sungkyunkwan were places dedicated to the worship of Confucius and ancient sages and the education of Confucianism during the Joseon Dynasty. Daejeon Hall was built during King Seonjo’s reign (1567~1608) between 1601 and 1602.
The ‘Jin Gamseon’s Stupa of Ssangyesa Temple in Hadong,’ a national treasure commemorating Monk Jin Gamseon who is known for introducing and spreading the Buddhist music of the late Unified Silla period, will have its preservation and repair processes on display every Thursday by application from June 23 to July 31.
The repair and preservation site of the historic ‘Independence Gate in Seoul,’ a monument built to assert the will for self-reliance after the Gabo Reform, will be open for viewing every Thursday from September to November.
The ‘Busan Temporary Capital Presidential Residence,’ a historical site, will have its roof dismantling and repair site open for public viewing every second Thursday of the month from July 5 to September 12.
To apply for viewing the repair sites, contact the relevant local government offices. Some sites may have their repair processes filmed and released online.
[Photo credit: Provided by the National Heritage Administration]
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