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K-heritage in the spotlight as Korea prepares for big Unesco gathering in Busan in July

Korea is set to host Unesco's World Heritage Committee in Busan this July, aiming to promote K-heritage. The event will evaluate new nominations and showcase Korea's cultural heritage through exhibitions and performances.

2026.5.27

hanjiHuh Min, administrator of Korea Heritage Service, right, poses with the 'KGA Korea Declaration' printed on hanji (Korean traditional paper) at Bexco, Busan on May 27. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Korea leads new global push for geoheritage conservation

BUSAN — Biodiversity has long taken precedence over geodiversity in the inscription of natural Unesco World Heritage sites, with the preservation of plant and animal species receiving greater attention than geological heritage.

2026.5.27

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The 47th session of World Heritage Committee is being held in Paris, France in 2025. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Busan gears up to host World Heritage Committee, eyes wartime site inscription

Less than three months remain until Busan hosts the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in July. Hosting the event — Korea's first since joining the convention in 1988 — carries significance beyond simply serving as the venue.

2026.4.9

Delegates at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee at Unesco headquarters in Paris adopt Decision 15, confirming Busan as the host city for the 48th session in 2026, on July 15. [NEWS1]

Korea selected to host Unesco's World Heritage Committee for first time

Korea has been selected as the hosting country for the upcoming Unesco World Heritage Committee, marking the first time the country will host the annual meeting since the committee’s inception in 1977.

2025.7.16

Then-Foreign Minister Park Jin delivers a keynote speech at the Unesco General Assembly in Paris on Nov. 19, 2023. [YONHAP]

Busan set to be chosen to host 2026 Unesco World Heritage Committee meeting

Busan has been selected as Korea’s candidate to host the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee in 2026, moving one step closer to becoming the international gathering’s venue as no other countries have entered the race.

2025.6.30

Tag: world heritage committee

world heritage committee

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K-heritage in the spotlight as Korea prepares for big Unesco gathering in Busan in July

Korea leads new global push for geoheritage conservation

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Busan gears up to host World Heritage Committee, eyes wartime site inscription

Korea selected to host Unesco's World Heritage Committee for first time

Busan set to be chosen to host 2026 Unesco World Heritage Committee meeting