Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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.

2026-04-09

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.

2025-07-16

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.

2025-06-30