Uzbekistan Studies South Korea’s Experience in Cultural Heritage Digitalization
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency visited South Korea to study advanced technologies in the digital management, restoration, and conservation of cultural artifacts.
Uzbekistan Explores South Korea's Approach to Digitalizing Cultural Heritage
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A delegation from Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency, headed by Deputy Director Elmurod Najimov, traveled to the Republic of Korea to examine innovative methods in the digital management of cultural heritage sites.
As reported by the Korea National University of Cultural Heritage, a professional development program for five senior Uzbek officials in the cultural heritage sector was conducted from July 5 to July 11, 2026. The training sessions were held at the university's campus in Buyeo, as well as at the Taean Maritime Archaeological Conservation Center and other specialized facilities.
This training initiative is part of the project titled "Capacity Building for Digital Integrated Management and Utilization of Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan." The project is being carried out under the auspices of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which operates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. Its goal is to enhance Uzbekistan's capabilities in the digital management of cultural heritage sites, particularly those located in Tashkent and Bukhara.
During their visit, the Uzbek delegation participated in lectures on the digital documentation of national heritage sites and explored exhibits featuring artifacts retrieved from underwater archaeological explorations. They also observed the activities at the Underwater Cultural Heritage Conservation Center at the National Research Institute of Maritime Heritage.
Furthermore, the delegation met with Choi Bo-gun, the Deputy Administrator of the National Heritage Administration of the Republic of Korea. The two parties shared insights regarding the current status of cultural heritage digitalization in their countries and discussed potential collaborative efforts in digital information projects related to national heritage sites.
The itinerary also included a stop at the Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, where the Uzbek specialists gained knowledge about contemporary restoration and conservation techniques used for stone monuments, murals, and paper artifacts.