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Cheongsong National Geopark to be Designated as UNESCO Global Geopark

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongsangbuk-do is planning to have Cheongsong National Geopark designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO, according to an announcement on January 14. The national geopark was confirmed on April 11, 2014 to be the second national geopark in Gyeongsangbuk-do, after the confirmation of the Ulleungdo·Dokdo National Geopark. The provincial government plans [...]

Jeju Re-recognized as Global Geopark Maintains UNESCO Triple Crown

JEJU, Sep. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The natural landscape of Jeju Island has been recognized internationally once again, as the island is certified again as a “Global Geopark.” Jeju Island was confirmed as a global geological park at the 6th International UNESCO Conference on Global Geoparks held in Stonehammer Geopark, Saint John, Canada, according to [...]