Photo: Jihon Kim
To boost their attractiveness to tourists and residents alike, in 2020 the towns of Gongju and Buyeo – once Imperial capitals – launched the “Smart Town Challenge” to link online and offline services.
Source: How South Korea uses technology to bring together local residents and World Heritage sites
Photo: Yim Seung-Hye
Source: Jeju’s lava tubes are opening for the World Heritage Festival after 2 years of cancellations
Photo: Xinhua
Photo taken on Oct. 1, 2022 shows a view in the Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju, South Korea. Buseoksa Temple is one of the seven Buddhist mountain monasteries in South Korea which were listed by the UNESCO as world heritage sites in 2018.
Photo: Syston
These are the best places to experience a country’s heritage!
Source: 10 Best Historic Old Towns in Asia for a Trip Back in Time
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To-do list in South Korea!
Source: Best Things To Do In South Korea | IWMBuzz
Photo: Breaking Travel News
The COVID-19 pandemic has put international exchange “on hold” for much of the past two years. However, in spite of the spread of new variants of the virus, many countries around the world are preparing to return to a more normal way of life as global vaccination rates continue to rise, and with oral antivirals for treatment of COVID-19 making their way onto the market.
Source: Experiencing Korea through K-Team building programs
Photo: Yonhap
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The main attractions of the place are the countless beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and lava flows…
Source: Jeju Island: South Korea’s Hawaii
Photo: Korea Joong Ang Daily
Source: In a case of living vs. deceased, who will get the best view?
Photo: Kim Hae-Yeon
Photo: Dale Quarrington
[Temple Adventures] Bulguk Temple and the 2 lives of Kim Daeseong…
Source: [Temple Adventures] Bulguk Temple and the 2 lives of Kim Daeseong
Photo: Grid Arendal
2021 has been a whirlwind of activity for the BirdLife Partnership, carried out against a background of constantly-changing global events. Amid this, there have been two high-profile environmental conferences, a history-defining human rights campaign, and a wealth of conservation successes made possible through the tireless dedication of BirdLife staff, Partners and you.
Source: A look back at some of the biggest successes you have helped us to achieve in 2021
Photo: Insung Jeon
Photo: Seocheon County
Marking their vital importance to waterbirds and ‘outstanding universal value’, four key tidal mudflats in Korea have now been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the culmination of a huge conservation effort for recognition at the highest level.
Photo: Jun Michael Park
Women’s equality has made slow progress in South Korea. Some South Koreans want to bring about change starting at the country’s cultural roots by reinterpreting Confucius.
Source: A woman takes a lead role in Confucian ceremonies, breaking a new path in South Korea
Photo: Korea Herald
Source: [Eye Plus] A Night Stroll to Namhansanseong Fortress
Photo: Song Seung-Hyun
Source: Controversy surrounds apartments near UNESCO-listed royal tomb in Gimpo
Photo: Sohn Min-Ho
Of all the tidal flats in Korea, what makes these four places inscribed by Unesco so special?
Source: The cultural value of Korea’s very familiar mud flats
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Korean tidal flats and rainforests in Thailand and on a group of southern Japanese islands including Okinawa have been added to Unesco’s World Heritage list for their natural value.
Source: East Asian sites of natural value given Unesco World Heritage status
Photo: Yonhap
Source: South Korea’s tidal flats inscribed as UNESCO world heritage
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