Korea sets out stall as global heritage rule-maker

DAEJEON — Two weeks before delegates from around the world gather in Busan for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, officials at the Korea Heritage Service are conducting last-minute inspections, coordinating with partner agencies and fine-tuning every detail ahead of the country's biggest heritage diplomacy event to date.

The committee meeting, scheduled for July 19-29, will mark the first time Korea has hosted UNESCO's annual World Heritage gathering and chaired the committ ...