Designated due to the 2008 Sungnyemun arson incident
Awards ceremony for contributors to national heritage disaster safety and competition winners, ‘[E-Daily Reporter Jang Byung-ho] The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that in commemoration of ‘National Heritage Disaster Prevention Day’ on the 10th, they will hold an event from 6 PM on that day until 8 AM on the 11th, illuminating the night lights of Sungnyemun and the four main palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung).’,
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, ‘‘National Heritage Disaster Prevention Day’ was designated following the Sungnyemun arson incident on February 10, 2008. Around this day each year, the Cultural Heritage Administration checks disaster prevention response situations at national heritage sites and conducts disaster response training. ‘,
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, ‘A representative from the Cultural Heritage Administration explained that the event aims to reflect on the significance of ‘National Heritage Disaster Prevention Day’ and to share the determination to protect national heritage safely from disasters with the public.’,
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, ‘Additionally, in conjunction with local governments, the Cultural Heritage Administration will conduct joint inspections with a focus on disaster prevention for 35 national heritage items, including the ‘Miryang Yeongnamnu Pavilion’, in preparation for spring thaw by March. To strengthen on-site disaster response capabilities, they plan to conduct drills and discussions simulating various disasters such as fires, torrential rains, and earthquakes in cooperation with related agencies (fire departments, police stations, etc.).’,
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, ‘On the same day at 2 PM, an awards ceremony for contributors to national heritage disaster safety and winners of the national heritage disaster safety competition will be held at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul.’,
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, ‘The ceremony will award a total of 12 pieces in the webtoon and short-form categories. Two organizations, including the Korea Fire Insurance Association, and 28 individuals were recognized as contributors for their efforts in national heritage disaster safety and prevention policies. ‘,
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, ‘The winning entries of the competition and the achievements of the contributors to disaster safety, along with related policy promotion content, can be viewed at the ‘2025 National Heritage Disaster Safety Online Exhibition’ running from the 10th to March 31st.’,
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