World Heritage Committee Archives

S. Korea Accuses Japan of Politicizing UNESCO

“Japan has brought the issue this far by going ahead with the registration despite our repeated calls to reconsider. The responsibility for politicizing UNESCO lies with Japan.” “This is in consideration of the many member nations that worry UNESCO may be politicized due to the dispute between South Korea and Japan and wish for a [...]

Namhansanseong Fortress Named UNESCO World Heritage

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to enlist Korea’s Namhansanseong, or literally meaning “South Han Mountain Fortress,” as a World Heritage site. The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea announced on June 22 that the World Heritage Committee decided to give the World Heritage status to the South Korean mountain [...]