Korea’s ancient architecture is moving beyond the ruins, with digital technology offering new ways to preserve historic sites and bring them to life for modern audiences. The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage will host an international symposium on digital documentation and use of architectural heritage Nov. 4 at the WesternLife Hotel in Iksan, North Jeolla Province. The event will examine how digital records of historic buildings can support preservation, reconstruction and public engagement, drawing on examples from Korea, France and China. The symposium will also explore how cultural heritage data is being used beyond academic research, including in video games and immersive media, as researchers seek new ways to connect audiences with historic sites. The program features a keynote address by Kang Hyun of the institute on preserving and using architectural heritage through digital technology, followed by five presentations. Min Hwang-sik, also of the institute, will discuss findings and challenges from digital reconstruction research at Mireuksa, an ancient temple site