"From Hidden Construction Site to Photo Studio": The Reverse Approach of Naju Geumseonggwan
National Heritage Administration Opens Dismantling and Repair Site to the Public
Turning Restricted Access into an "Emotional Memory Archive"
The repair site of cultural heritage, previously hidden behind screens, is being transformed into a unique space where citizens can capture their memories.
The Korea Heritage Service announced on February 9 that, together with Naju City and the Traditional Architecture Repair Technology Promotion Foundation, it will run the program "Naju Geumseonggwan, Embracing Memories" against the backdrop of the dismantling and repair site of the Treasure-designated "Naju Geumseonggwan" until February 14.
Geumseonggwan is a guesthouse (Gaeksa), a core facility of local government offices during the Joseon Dynasty. As time passed, aging and cracking were found in the columns and bracket sets supporting the weight of the roof, and dismantling and repair work has been underway since July last year.
Normally, when cultural heritage sites undergo construction, access is restricted. The Korea Heritage Service has instead turned this into an opportunity for cultural enjoyment. Visitors are free to take commemorative photos inside Geumseonggwan from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can also hear vivid explanations of the cultural heritage repair process directly from the staff in charge of the actual work.
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This reflects the Korea Heritage Service's commitment to using cultural heritage repair sites not as "places to be hidden" but as "content that can be showcased." Going forward, it plans to designate Geumseonggwan as a key open site among national heritage repair locations and expand public access.
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