Preservation of Gyeongseong Ilbo

Discover Korea / 연합뉴스 / 2021-11-17 10:15:28
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The National Library of Korea completed preservation process of the "Gyeongseong Ilbo," a newspaper for the Japanese General Government of Korea which was published between 1925-1927, and released related YouTube videos on Nov. 15. 

 

The Gyeongseong Ilbo was preserved with restorative fibers made from existing fibers and "hanji" or "Korean paper." A total of 4,526 pages were treated and this photo shows parts of the Gyeongseong Ilbo after undergoing preservation. 

 

 

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