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An aerial view of Sewoon District, an area around Jongmyo Shrine in Jung District, central Seoul [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

Does downtown Tokyo's transformation offer clues to Jongmyo development dispute?

Tokyo's high-rise redevelopment contrasts with Seoul's stalled Sewoon District project near Jongmyo Shrine, highlighting unresolved heritage disputes and inconsistent city policies that hinder progress despite efforts to revitalize the area.

2025.11.28

A view of Hashima Island, also known as 'Battleship Island,' from off the coast of Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan [YONHAP]

Japanese report on Unesco sites distorts history, Korea says

Seoul expressed “regret” Friday over Tokyo's recent report on its Unesco-listed industrial sites, including Hashima Island, also known as Battleship Island.

2025.2.2

The tripolar Unesco World Heritage race

The time has come for Koreans to reflect on the genuine meaning of World Heritage Sites, whether cultural, natural or mixed.

2023.12.17

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