Cultural treasures of our country are today endangered by various different types of threats. Meanwhile,the continuing scarcity of specialized facilities for scientific conservation of ancient artifacts and skilled experts is making the prospect of their long-term preservation further grimmer. To address this lack of infrastructure for conservation and strengthen national capabilities in conservation science, the government has recently decided to establish a specialized research facility: "Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center."

As a leading conservation institution of the nation, the Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center will be providing a comprehensive set of conservation and management services for both government-designated national treasures and non-government-designated cultural heritage resources.

Research & Development Areas

Research Division of Conservation Science

: Analysis and research of organic and inorganic objects, absolute dating, DNA of human bones, etc.; Preventive conservation through conservation of environment, standardization of conservation technology and prevention of biological damage

Research Division of Restoration Technology

: Development, evaluation and distribution of restoration technology for organic and inorganic objects; Conservation of organic and inorganic objects

Areas of Conservation

Inorganic objects : metal objects, stoneware, earthenware, mural paintings, stone objects, etc.

Organic objects : paper, calligraphic works and paintings, textile, wooden objects, etc.

3D image restortion : restoration of historical sites, 3D simulations, etc.

Scale and Facilities

- Construction period : 2005-2008

- Construction cost : 19.3 billion won

- Location : A compound adjacent to the Institute

- Space : One basement and four stories with a total floor space of 7,808 sq. meters (2,362 pyeong)

- Facilities : Conservation treatment laboratories, experiment laboratories, research rooms and storages