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National Archives of Korea

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NARA Repository
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The NARA Repository is the world's leading-edge facility dedicated to records management and has been built to systematically collect records from domestic and overseas sources, establish an electronic records management system, and provide a wide array of archive information services.

Architectural overview

Architectural overview
Design concept The building is a visual representation of a jewel case for national records.
Records storage capacity Approx. 4 million volumes in some 200 km of stacks.
Construction period 2002 to 2007.
Size 62,240 m2 ; 7 floors aboveground and 3 underground.
Features An earthquake-proof and explosion-proof structure, a security system, constant temperature and humidity, and other high-tech considerations
NARA Repository 1.Preservation Stack Bldg view 2.Work Bldg 3.Office Bldg 4.Exhibition,Reading and Training Bldg

Internal layout of the buildings

Internal layout of the buildings
Building Size Desc. Location
Preservation Stack Bldg. 25,240 m2 General Archives, Electronic Media Stacks, Photo Film Stacks, Movie Film Stacks, Administrative artifact Stacks, Classified Stacks, etc. Preservation Stack Bldg.
B2 - 7F
Exhibition, Reading and Training Bldg. 3,028 m2 National Records Exhibition Hall, World Heritage Exhibition Hall, Reading Room, Auditorium, Conference Rooms, Small Group Discussion Rooms, etc. Exhibition and Reading Room Bldg.
1F - 5F
Office Bldg. 6,035 m2 Audiovisual Lab, Restoration Lab, Preservation Lab, Deacidification and Fumigation Lab, Computing Room, Microfilm Workshop, Scanning Room, Binding Room, Organization Tech Lab Office Bldg.
1F - 5F
Maintenance and common area 27,937 m2 Central Control Center, Plant Room, Electrical Room, Cafeteria, parking lots, hallways and other facilities The entire premises of the repository.

Line of flow through exhibition halls

Line of flow through exhibition halls-1.NationalRecords Exhibition Hall,2.Planned Exhibition Hall,3.World Heritage Exhibition Hall,4.Main Lobby(the venue of the event)
  • National Records Exhibition Hall
  • Planned Exhibiton Hall
  • World Heritage Exhibition Hall
  • Main Lobby (the venue of the event)

Overview of the exhibition hall (National Records Exhibition Hall)

Overview of the exhibition hall
Theme Desc.
Engrave the origin and cast type. The birth of ancient records; the introduction of a superior printing press.
Write down words. Exhibits the remarkable records management system of the Joseon era and records kept in Hangeul.
Overcome adversities. The age of efflorescence, the Japanese occupation, the liberation of Korea, and the Korean war.
Dish out prosperity The urban, traffic, energy, resources and other policy records and audio records since the establishment of the ROK government.
Carry on the tradition and review records. Illustrates the importance of records management, the roles of NAK, the history of recording media, etc.

Visitor information

Visitor information
Address Daewangpangyro 851 St., 30 (Shiheung-dong), Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do
Main number +82-31-750-2000 / Fax: +82-31-750-2015~2016
Hours 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays (closed on weekends and holidays)