Category: Republic of Korea

How South Korea uses technology to bring together local residents and World Heritage sites; Jihon Kim; The Conversation

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

Experiencing Korea through K-Team building programs; Breaking Travel News

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

A look back at some of the biggest successes you have helped us to achieve in 2021; BirdLife

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