From Busan to the world: A new chapter for global heritage cooperation
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The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee concluded in Busan, marking the first time Korea hosted the event. The meeting added 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, while another report noted 28 sites were approved from 33 nominations.
The successful completion of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan marks far more than the end of an 11-day international gathering.
It represents a defining moment for global heritage governance and a milestone in Korea's emergence as a leader in cultural diplomacy.
Korea, in hosting the gathering for the first time since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1988, demonstrated not only its organizational capabilities but also its growing commitment to safeguarding humanity's shared legacy.
The scale of the event alone underscored its significance.
Representatives from 162 countries and more than 3,000 registered participants made this the largest World Heritage Committee session on record.
More than 130,000 visitors toured the Korea Pavilion set up at the venue, reflecting strong public engagement with the country's cultural and natural heritage.
Yet the true success of the Busan meeting should not be measured by attendance figures or flawless logistics.
Its enduring importance lies in the decisions reached and, more importantly, in the vision it articulated f ...
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