{
  "id": 15850185,
  "title": "Digital technology brings Korea's architectural heritage to life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/digital-technology-brings-koreas-architectural-heritage-to-life",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T05:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261021/digital-technology-brings-koreas-architectural-heritage-to-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's rich architectural heritage is no longer confined to ancient ruins, thanks to the advent of digital technology. This innovative approach is revolutionizing the preservation and presentation of historic sites to modern audiences. On November 4, the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage will host an international symposium in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, to delve into the ways digital documentation and use of architectural heritage can support preservation, reconstruction, and public engagement.\n\nThe symposium will showcase how digital records of historic buildings can aid in their preservation, reconstruction, and public engagement, drawing examples from Korea, France, and China. It will also explore the use of cultural heritage data beyond academic research, including its application in video games and immersive media, as researchers strive to forge new connections between audiences and historic sites.\n\nKang Hyun of the institute will deliver a keynote address on preserving and utilizing architectural heritage through digital technology. Subsequent presentations will cover findings and challenges from digital reconstruction research at Mireuksa, an ancient temple site.",
  "summary": "Korea’s ancient architecture is moving beyond the ruins, with digital technology offering new ways to preserve historic sites and bring them to life for modern audiences. The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage will host an international symposium on digital documentation and use of architectural heritage Nov. 4 at the WesternLife Hotel in Iksan, North Jeolla Province. The event will…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korea's architectural heritage now accessible via digital technology",
    "November 4 symposium in Iksan explores digital documentation's role",
    "Digital records aid preservation, reconstruction, public engagement"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating digital documentation into cultural preservation shifts historic sites from static ruins into interactive assets that engage modern audiences through immersive media and video games.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Digital technology brings Korea's architectural heritage to life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/digital-technology-brings-koreas-architectural-heritage-to-life-15853972",
        "published": "2026-10-21T06:37:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}