Overview of the NRICH’s International Exchange Initiatives
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the world has witnessed a resurgence of international exchanges and collaborative endeavors in cultural heritage preservation. The NRICH is proactively championing joint research, international conferences, and the exchange of human resources with countries that have established academic research exchange agreements in diverse fields such as archaeology, art, architecture, conservation science, and natural heritage. This provides an overview of the multifaceted activities and support initiatives undertaken by the NRICH, all dedicated to the conservation and restoration of global cultural heritage.
Agreements and International Conferences
| Engagement with Japanese joint research institutions | Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Japan | April 17 to 21 |
| Facilitation of a cooperation agreement for the exchange of cultural heritage restoration technology with Mongolia | Research Division of Architectural Heritage | Mongolia | May 22 to 26 |
| Evaluation of the current status of donated overseas books and discussion on their collection | Digital Heritage Team | Japan | May 29 to June 1 |
| Establishment of NRICH-ICCROM international cooperation mechanism and implementation of a field study | Planning and Coordination Division/Conservation Science Division/Natural Heritage Division | Italy | June 14 to 20 |
| Discussions about the field study and joint research on cultural exchanges between Baekje and Nanzhao | Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | China | October 30 to November 3 |
| Participation in the ICCROM General Assembly | Planning and Coordination Division/Conservation Science Division | Italy | October 30 to November 6 |
| Establishment of and discussion on the Korea-Japan joint research agreement | Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Japan | November 6 to 10 |
Field Study
| Survey into Japanese cultural heritage abroad | Planning and Coordination Division | Japan | January 19 to 20 |
| Study of operation and exhibition best practices for function-based natural heritage storage | Natural Heritage Division | United States | February 5 to 11 |
| Field study for comparative research into ancient jade culture in Vietnam | Wanju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Vietnam | February 13 to 17 |
| Field study on the wintering sites of black-faced spoonbills, designated as a natural monument | Natural Heritage Division | Taiwan | February 20 to 24 |
| Academic study of sites and artifacts associated with early European iron manufacturing technology | Jungwon National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Netherlands, Czech Republic | April 2 to 7 |
| On-site evaluation for diagnosing structural stability of natural heritage(old trees) | Natural Heritage Division | Singapore | May 8 to 12 |
| Field study on digital restoration technology for cultural heritage | Research Division of Architectural Heritage | France, Italy | May 12 to 20 |
| Case study of facility management and customer service at Japanese cultural and art institutions | Administrative Division | Japan | June 20 to 24 |
| First phase of research at Mongolian dinosaur fossil site | Natural Heritage Division | Mongolia | June 26 to July 7 |
| Field study on conservation treatment for detached murals in Central Asia | Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Tajikistan | July 4 to 9 |
| Field study on the conservation status of major architectural cultural heritage in Mongolia | Safety and Disaster Prevention Division | Mongolia | July 15 to 28 |
| Discussions on the provision of international standard Korean art data and a case study on the creation of a database for Korean painting heritage | Research Division of Artistic Heritage | United States | August 13 to 19 |
| Research on dendrochronology using radioactive techniques | Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Netherlands, Germany | September 10 to 17 |
| Field study on the repair of German architectural cultural heritage | Research Division of Architectural Heritage | Germany | September 5 to 13 |
| Field study on German traditional pigment manufacturing technology and the restoration of painted heritage | Restoration Technology Division | Germany | October 16 to 21 |
| Case study on the preservation and utilization of castles and citadel cities | Seoul National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Uzbekistan | October 30 to November 5 |
| Analysis of the systems of storing and managing significant excavated objects | Conservation Science Division | United States | October 29 to November 3 |
Academic and Training Activities
| Deployment of GPR exploration experts to investigate Angkor ruins in Cambodia | Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Cambodia | March 12 to 18 |
| Participation in an academic symposium on cultural heritage in Japan | Safety and Disaster Prevention Division | Japan | March 27 to 29 |
| Local technical training for cultural heritage preservation in Uzbekistan | Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Uzbekistan | April 9 to 21 |
| Artifact study and academic conference for the compilation of the Source Book on Horse Harnesses from Ancient Kazakhstan | Research Division of Archaeology | Kazakhstan | May 14 to June 5 |
| Participation and presentation at the 16th EMAC Conference | Conservation Science Division | Italy | June 13 to 18 |
| Collaborative excavation of historical sites linked to ancient culture in Korea and Japan | Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | Japan | June 19 to July 18 |
| Excavation of ruins in Uvs Aimag Gunt, Mongolia | Research Division of Archaeology | Mongolia | July 18 to August 22 |
| Local technical training for cultural heritage preservation in Indonesia | Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Indonesia | July 24 to August 4 |
| Participation and presentation at Sapporo International Symposium on Conservation of Cultural Heritage in East Asia | Conservation Science Division / Restoration Technology Division / Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center | Japan | August 10 to 13 |
| Joint research(Paper Team) with Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties | Planning and Coordination Division | Japan | May 8 to 12 |
| Comparative study of ancient cultural heritage in Korea and China | Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | China | September 4 to 8 |
| Joint research on cultural exchanges in ancient East Asia | Naju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | China | September 4 to 9 |
| Trainee delegation to an international training program for cultural heritage disaster prevention | Safety and Disaster Prevention Division | Japan | September 10 to 25 |
| Joint research(Scenic Site Team) with Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties | Planning and Coordination Division | Japan | September 11 to 15 |
| Presentation at the SAHC 2023 international conference | Safety and Disaster Prevention Division | Japan | September 11 to 15 |
| Participation in and management of the 2023 CollAsia Program | Planning and Coordination Division | Tajikistan | September 16 to October 8 |
| Participation and presentation at IRUG15 Conference & Workshop | Conservation Science Division | Japan | September 24 to 29 |
| Joint research on the formation and evolution of central plains culture in Korea and China | Jungwon National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | China | October 27 to November 3 |