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Additional Korean tidal flats likely to join Unesco World Heritage list next month

An IUCN recommendation has put tidal flats in Yeosu, Goheung, Muan and Seosan on track for World Heritage inscription at July’s Busan meeting

2026.6.5

President Lee Jae Myung, second from right, presides over a briefing on preparations for the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee at Bexco in Haeundae District, Busan, on May 27. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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

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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

A buncheong vase with incised fish and geometric patterns that the Korea Heritage Service announced on April 30 would be designated as a treasure. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Joseon-era vase taken to Japan among latest treasures designated by Korean gov't

A Joseon-era ceramic vase taken to Japan during the colonial period and later sold at a record price overseas is set to be designated a treasure by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS), officials said Thursday.

2026.5.7

A scene from the Jongmyo Daeje in 2025 [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Jongmyo Shrine to host Unesco-recognized royal ancestral rights ritual on May 3

The most prestigious royal ancestral ritual of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and a Unesco intangible cultural heritage, the Jongmyo Daeje, will take place on May 3 at the Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno District, central Seoul.

2026.4.16

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

Shinsegae CEO Park Joo-hyung, right, and Korea Heritage Service Administrator Huh Min pose for the cameras after signing a memorandum of understanding on March 26. [SHINSEGAE]

Shinsegae signs Korean heritage promotion and preservation agreement

Shinsegae signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Heritage Service at Changdeok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday to preserve and promote national heritage and expand public engagement with it.

2026.3.26

The official emblem of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Heritage Service unveils Jongmyo-inspired Unesco World Heritage Committee emblem

The Korea Heritage Service on Wednesday unveiled the official emblem of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee in Busan in July, inspired by the roof of Jongmyo Shrine’s main hall.

2026.3.25

An exterior billboard near Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul on March 19 advertises BTS's comeback performance set for March 21. [KIM JONG-HO]

No scribbling on palace walls or camping out on day of BTS show, heritage chief says

Korea Heritage Service chief Huh Min urged attendees of BTS’ comeback performance in Gwanghwamun on Saturday to behave orderly and show a strong sense of civic responsibility in protecting the multiple national heritage sites.

2026.3.19

Korea Heritage Service Administrator Huh Min, left, and National Archives of Korea President Lee Yong-chul, right, pose for a photo on Feb. 27 after signing the memorandum of understanding for exhibitions ahead of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee in Busan in July. [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Special exhibitions showcasing Korea's history to be planned ahead of Unesco event in July

The government will plan exhibitions and related programs using Unesco-linked records ahead of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee in Busan in July.

2026.2.27