• Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.154-165
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• 2015

Common issues in research and policy on cultural heritage can be extracted among Eurasian countries although countries in the region show different colors of policies and studies. Among them one thing peculiar to Central Asian countries is that in general they do not have well delineated laws and regulations on the protection of cultural heritage. It may be because they had no enough time and experience to legislate and implement relevant laws and regulations ever since they got independence. Research on cultural heritage in Central Asian countries is often made in cooperation with foreign institutions. As shown in archaeological excavation projects in Central Asian countries, cooperative projects exceed noncooperative ones in terms of size and longevity. UNESCO, through its projects on the Serial and Transboundary World Heritage Nomination of the Silk Roads in Central Asia, also supports countries in Central Asia and others along the Silk Road in order to facilitate inclusion of their cultural heritages in the Tentative List of the World Heritage. With regard to activities on the protection of cultural heritage, while respective countries in Central Asia have made good efforts, they could not produce effective outcomes due to short of budget and specialized manpower. They have rich resources of cultural and documentary heritage but their registered heritages on the UNESCO's World Heritage List and Memory of the World are under-represented because of short of technology and experience among other things. A new trend in cultural heritage studies that combined cultural heritage with tourism has merged in recent years. While some critics have raised some negative questions, this new fashion became popular and will continue with the support of governments of Silk Road countries. In conclusion, Korean institutions are further encouraged to organize cooperative networks for research and policy with respective Eurasian countries.

• The Korean Journal of Archival Studies
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• no.27
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• pp.209-238
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• 2011

Ecomuseum which appeared in France in 1968 and widely diffused over the world, is a new type of museum. The purpose of this museum is not to simply possess and exhibit the existing relics, but to discover the locational senses of a territory by in-situ conserving and interpreting its entire natural and cultural heritages, and to plan the participation of its population and the development of its local community. The significance of this museum can be found in the recovery of disappearing collective memories of a territory, the restoration of the cultural identity of its population and the revitalization of a underdeveloped area. As the majority of these museums are fragmented or open air museums, an 'web ecomuseum' which makes the remote offering of informations about whole dispersed heritages and their holistic interpretation possible by digitalizing, recording, conserving, interpreting and utilizing related heritages, is necessary. This paper considers the possibility of web ecomuseum and its constitution contents and methods through the case of Mountain Mudeung area. Especially, in relation to the latter, this paper suggests a plan which consists of selection of own local themes, construction of digital archives, design of web expositions and production of electronic cultural maps.

• Korea Multimedia Society
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.1-9
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• 2012

• Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.27-48
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• 2005

This study investigates the current preservation and management of four records and documentary heritage in Korea that is in the UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. The study analyzes their problems and corresponding solutions in digitizing those world records heritages. This study also reviews additional four documentary books in Korea that are in the wish list to add to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. This study is organized as the following: Chapter 2 examines the value and meanings of world records and documentary heritage in Korea. The registry requirements and procedures of UNESCO's Memory of the World Register are examined. The currently registered records of Korea include Hunmin-Chongum, the Annals of the Choson Dynasty, the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat (Seungjeongwon Ilgi), and Buljo- Jikji-Simche-Yojeol (vol. II). These records heritage's worth and significance are carefully analyzed. For example, Hunmin-Chongum("訓民正音") is consisted of unique and systematic letters. Letters were delicately explained with examples in its original manual at the time of letter's creation, which is an unparalleled case in the world documentary history. The Annals of the Choson Dynasty("朝鮮王朝實錄") are the most comprehensive historic documents that contain the longest period of time in history. Their truthfulness and reliability in describing history give credits to the annals. The Royal Secretariat Diary (called Seungjeongwon-Ilgi("承政院日記")) is the most voluminous primary resources in history, superior to the Annals of Choson Dynasty and Twenty Five Histories in China. Jikji("直指") is the oldest existing book published by movable metal print sets in the world. It evidences the beginning of metal printing in the world printing history and is worthy of being as world heritage. The review of the four registered records confirms that they are valuable world documentary heritage that transfers culture of mankind to next generations and should be preserved carefully and safely without deterioration or loss. Chapter 3 investigates the current status of preservation and management of three repositories that store the four registered records in Korea. The repositories include Kyujanggak Archives in Seoul National University, Pusan Records and Information Center of National Records and Archives Service, and Gansong Art Museum. The quality of their preservation and management are excellent in all of three institutions by the following aspects: 1) detailed security measures are close to perfection 2) archiving practices are very careful by using a special stack room in steady temperature and humidity and depositing it in stack or archival box made of paulownia tree and 3) fire prevention, lighting, and fumigation are thoroughly prepared. Chapter 4 summarizes the status quo of digitization projects of records heritage in Korea. The most important issue related to digitization and database construction on Korean records heritage is likely to set up the standardization of digitization processes and facilities. It is urgently necessary to develop comprehensive standard systems for digitization. Two institutions are closely interested in these tasks: 1) the National Records and Archives Service experienced in developing government records management systems; and 2) the Cultural Heritage Administration interested in digitization of Korean old documents. In collaboration of these two institutions, a new standard system will be designed for digitizing records heritage on Korean Studies. Chapter 5 deals with additional Korean records heritage in the wish list for UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, including: 1) Wooden Printing Blocks(經板) of Koryo-Taejangkyong(高麗大藏經) in Haein Temple(海印寺); 2) Dongui-Bogam("東醫寶鑑") 3) Samguk-Yusa("三國遺事") and 4) Mugujeonggwangdaedaranigyeong. Their world value and importance are examined as followings. Wooden Printing Blocks of Koryo-Taejangkyong in Haein Temple is the worldly oldest wooden printing block of cannon of Buddhism that still exist and was created over 750 years ago. It needs a special conservation treatment to disinfect germs residing in surface and inside of wooden plates. Otherwise, it may be damaged seriously. For its effective conservation and preservation, we hope that UNESCO and Government will schedule special care and budget and join the list of Memory of the Word Register. Dongui-Bogam is the most comprehensive and well-written medical book in the Korean history, summarizing all medical books in Korea and China from the Ancient Times through the early 17th century and concentrating on Korean herb medicine and prescriptions. It is proved as the best clinical guidebook in the 17th century for doctors and practitioners to easily use. The book was also published in China and Japan in the 18th century and greatly influenced the development of practical clinic and medical research in Asia at that time. This is why Dongui Bogam is in the wish list to register to the Memory of the World. Samguk-Yusa is evaluated as one of the most comprehensive history books and treasure sources in Korea, which illustrates foundations of Korean people and covers histories and cultures of ancient Korean peninsula and nearby countries. The book contains the oldest fixed form verse, called Hyang-Ka(鄕歌), and became the origin of Korean literature. In particular, the section of Gi-ee(紀異篇) describes the historical processes of dynasty transition from the first dynasty Gochosun(古朝鮮) to Goguryeo(高句麗) and illustrates the identity of Korean people from its historical origin. This book is worthy of adding to the Memory of the World Register. Mugujeonggwangdaedaranigyeong is the oldest book printed by wooden type plates, and it is estimated to print in between 706 and 751. It contains several reasons and evidence to be worthy of adding to the list of the Memory of the World. It is the greatest documentary heritage that represents the first wooden printing book that still exists in the world as well as illustrates the history of wooden printing in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Heritage: History & Science
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• v.57 no.1
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• pp.180-195
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• 2024

Community beliefs of the coastal villages in Gochang are cultural activities and rituals manifesting the hopes and spiritual worlds of the locals who live off the sea and tidal mud. Along with their societal functions wishing for peace, maritime safety, and good catches, the values of the Jwajeongdam (How god came to be), Yuraedam (History of worshipping), and Yeongheomdam (Stories of miracles), as living heritage need to be reexamined according to the recent Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The community beliefs of the coastal villages in Gochang, where outstanding universal intangible and tangible values coexist, have been perpetually transmitted in interactions with tidal mud and the ecological environments of the sea. They reinforce the "Outstanding Universal Value" UNESCO mentions and sustainability that connects the past, present, and future. Furthermore, a coastal area is endowed with international accessibility over regionality. Hence the community beliefs are charged with eco-cultural values, which its preservation and promotion should also focus on to provide policies and protection activities. In short, the tidal mud and community beliefs of coastal villages in Gochang, which according to the concept of UNESCO's "mixed heritage," meet the values for natural, cultural, and intangible heritage at the same time, and so must be approached not in the scope of points or lines, but also in surfaces when arranging protection initiatives.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Information Management Conference
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• 2018.08a
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• pp.33-37
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• 2018

본 연구는 반차도의 활용에 관한 연구이다. 반차도란 의궤 안에 담긴 그림으로 왕실의 행사와 관련된 내용을 하나의 본보기로 삼아 기록해놓고 예법에 맞게 이를 따르고자 왕실의 각종의식과 행사의 전 과정을 기록한 것이다. 조선왕조의궤는 세계기록유산으로 유네스코에 등재되어 있기도 하다. 그러나 기록유산들의 정보를 소장하고 있는 기관이 여러 곳이고 각각 세부 분류 방식이나 열람 형식 등이 달라 이용자들의 이용에 어려움이 있다. 이에 기록유산들 중 의궤 반차도를 주제로 디지털화에 대해 연구해보고자 한다. 반차도 디지털화의 장점은 일반이용자들에게 다양한 정보를 제공함으로써 문화 콘텐츠의 개발, 재생산을 하는 데에 일정한 역할을 할 수 있다는 것이다. 자료를 보존하는 것과 더불어 이용자들의 활발한 접근과 활용을 유도하여 또 다른 가치를 창조해낼 수 있고 동시에 역사를 후대에 잘 전승할 수 있는 효과적인 방법이기도 하다. 이를 위해서 반차도의 주요 소장처들이 진행한 반차도 디지털화의 현황을 알아보고 어떤 정보를 제공하고 있는지 이용자 중심의 비교를 통해 현황과 개선할 점에 대해 알아보고자 한다.

• 프린팅코리아
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• v.10 no.12
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• pp.78-79
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• 2011

<직지>가 현존 세계 최고의 금속활자본이라는 사실을 우리나라 사람들 중에서는 모르는 사람이 거의 없을 것이다. 하지만 교과서에서 배운 짧은 지식이 아닌 우리나라의 자랑스러운 기록 유산임을 가슴깊이 갖고 있는 사람들은 드물다. 그렇기 때문에 <직지>의 중요성을 전 국민에게 알리고, 우리의 기록문화가 얼마나 대단한 것인지를 알리기 위해 청주시와 대한인쇄문화협회는 매년 11곳 이상의 지역에서 직지 순회전을 가져왔다. 올해에도 대한인쇄문화협회와 청주시는 11월까지 국내외 13곳에서 <직지순회전>을 개최했고, 12월중으로 대전 한밭도서관에서 2011년 마지막 직지순회전을 개최할 예정이다.

• 프린팅코리아
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• v.10 no.10
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• pp.104-105
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• 2011

2012 '청주직지축제'가 지난 9월 3일부터 9일까지 7일간 청주예술의전당과 청주고인쇄박물관 일원에서 펼쳐졌다. 이번 축제에는 기존의 형식과 관행을 깨고 보다 시민들이 함께하는 프로그램인 시민합창단이 진행돼 눈길을 끌었다. 전시행사로는 미디어전시관, 미디어아트 전시회, 세계기록유산 패널, 지식정보 선도도시 청주의 미래상 등이, 참여행사로 1377퍼레이드, 멀티미디어쇼, 댄스, 노래, 콘서트, 가을밤 음악연주회 등의 공연과 미디어과학체험, 영상, 애니메이션, 고인쇄문화체험(활자, 한지, 배첩) 등 체험학습도 진행됐다. 학술행사로는 미디어학술회의(멀티미디어). 국제학술회의(고인쇄전문가) 등이 열렸다. 한편 매년 9월 4일은 직지의 날인데. 1377년 청주 흥덕사에서 간행한 백운화상초록불조직지심체요절의 유네스코 세계기록유산 등재일인 2001년 9월 4일을 직지의 날로 청주시 조례로 정했다. 이에 매년 9월 4일 직지의 날을 기념하기 위해 격년제로 직지축제와 직지상 시상식 행사를 개최하고 있다.

• 프린팅코리아
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• v.7 no.11
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• pp.126-127
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• 2008

충청타임즈 '임진왜란은 활자전쟁이었나' 취재팀은 현존 최고 금속활자본이자 유네스코 세계기록유산에 등재된 '직지'등 고려시대와 조선초 금속활자 인쇄술이 임진왜란을 통해 일본에 전래된 흔적을 찾아 집중 조명하기 위해 최근 일본 현지취재를 진행했다.이에 본지에서는 이번 일본 취재 팀장으로 활동한 한인섭 부장의 기고를 통해 한국이 일본의 인쇄문화에 미친 영향을 알아 본다.

• 프린팅코리아
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• v.7 no.9
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• pp.130-132
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• 2008

충청타임즈 '임진왜란은 활자전쟁이었나' 취재팀은 현존 최고 금속활자본이자 유네스코 세계기록유산에 등재된 '직지'등 고려시대와 조선초 금속활자 인쇄술이 임진왜란을 통해 일본에 전래된 흔적을 찾아 집중 조명하기 위해 최근 일본 현지취재를 진행했다. 이에 본지에서는 이번 일본 취재 팀장으로 활동한 한인섭 부장의 기고를 통해 한국이 일본의 인쇄문화에 미친 영향을 알아 본다.