Why Korea's tidal flats expansion matters beyond the map

South Korea's "getbol," or tidal flats, are poised to be added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as the World Heritage Committee convenes in the country's southeastern port city, Busan.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature recommended the inscription of "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats Phase II" in June, and the committee is expected to take it up on July 25.

The expansion adds tidal flats in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, and Goheung, Muan and Yeosu in South Jeolla Province.

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