National Museum of Korea Restores Wooden Buddha Statue Using Advanced Tech
Conservators at the National Museum of Korea are currently restoring a wooden Buddha statue at the new Conservation Science Center in Yongsan District, central Seoul. Director Yoo Hong-jun oversees the operation, which involves a dry-cleaning treatment.
The museum has a long history of conservation. Back in the 1980s, its conservators restored ceramics in the museum's conservation room. Today, they employ advanced technology to preserve artifacts. A replica of the Glit-bronze Shoes was recently restored using 3-D scanning, CT imaging, and microscopic analysis.
On Oct. 28, a conservator was also seen restoring a traditional painting and calligraphic work at the new Conservation Science Center.
The National Museum of Korea continues to uphold its commitment to preserving cultural heritage. The current restoration projects, including the wooden Buddha statue, demonstrate the museum's dedication to employing both traditional techniques and modern technology.
