Industry-University Cooperation, which operates the Jeonbuk Western Region Cultural Heritage Care Center (Director Professor Nam Hae-kyung), held the 2022 workshop on the 11th to explore a response system for preventive conservation management of cultural heritage through an analysis of the status of cultural heritage care projects.

Held with officials from the Jeollabuk-do Provincial Government and cultural heritage officers from the Jeollabuk-do western region as well as all staff of the Cultural Heritage Care Center in attendance, the workshop opened with remarks by Professor Nam Hae-kyung, Director. Presentations were given on cultural heritage management training and case studies of conservation and restoration work.

Beginning with cultural heritage management training by the Monitoring Team Leader for the Minor Repairs Team, case presentations on work practices were delivered by each Minor Repairs Team leader.

In addition, Jo Sung-hwan, Director of Soyang Hanji Gallery, gave a lecture on "Conservation Using Traditional Hanji Paper," and communication expert Yu Su-ran delivered a talk titled "Building Mental Strength Using Resilience" aimed at stress relief and expanding communication among staff.

Professor Nam Hae-kyung, Director, said, "I would like to express my gratitude to the staff who, despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19, diligently carried out cultural heritage care duties throughout last year without any confirmed cases within the center. Through this workshop, I hope there will be smooth communication with local government officials so we can join forces to achieve the shared goal of cultural heritage preservation and management."

Meanwhile, the Jeonbuk Western Region Cultural Heritage Care Center is operated with the Lottery Fund of the Cultural Heritage Administration and sponsorship from Jeollabuk-do. It manages 350 cultural heritage sites across six cities and counties in the Jeonbuk western region (Gunsan, Iksan, Jeongeup, Gimje, Gochang County, and Buan County), taking the lead in preventing damage to and managing the nation’s cultural heritage. It has also conducted outreach care briefings for cultural heritage managers and owners. Additionally, it organizes "Cultural Heritage Care Days" with citizens to enhance the standing of the cultural heritage care project.