Photo: Korea Joong Ang Daily
Source: In a case of living vs. deceased, who will get the best view?
In a case of living vs. deceased, who will get the best view?; Korea Joong Ang Daily
Seongsan Ilchulbong Most Popular Jeju Tourist Attraction for Those Traveling by Car; Korea Bizwire
Jeju Island’s Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise) Peak, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the southern resort island’s famous geographical features, was the most visited place on Jeju among tourists traveling by car last year.
Source: Seongsan Ilchulbong Most Popular Jeju Tourist Attraction for Those Traveling by Car
Conservation or development?; Kim Hae-yeon; Korea Herald
Photo: Kim Hae-Yeon
Bulguk Temple and the 2 lives of Kim Daeseong; Dale Quarrington; Korea Times
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
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
Gyeongju City: a window to the past and the future; Robert Kelly & Kim Jung-A; Lonely Planet
Photo: Insung Jeon
Korean shorebird havens get World Heritage status; Ding Li Yong; Bird Life
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.
A woman takes a lead role in Confucian ceremonies, breaking a new path in South Korea; Anthony Kuhn; NPR
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
China’s ecological conservation and restoration efforts are paying off; CGTN
Photo: CGTN
China’s unremitting ecological conservation and restoration efforts have been rewarded with pristine waters and lush mountains.
Source: China’s ecological conservation and restoration efforts are paying off
A Night Stroll to Namhansanseong Fortress; Ko Yoon-Hee; Korea Herald
Photo: Korea Herald
Source: [Eye Plus] A Night Stroll to Namhansanseong Fortress
Controversy surrounds apartments near UNESCO-listed royal tomb in Gimpo; Song Seung-Hyun; Korea Herald
Photo: Song Seung-Hyun
Source: Controversy surrounds apartments near UNESCO-listed royal tomb in Gimpo
The cultural value of Korea’s very familiar mud flats; Sohn Min-Ho; Korea JoongAng Daily
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
East Asian sites of natural value given Unesco World Heritage status; Mark Footer; SCMP
Photo: Shutterstock
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
South Korea’s tidal flats inscribed as UNESCO world heritage; Song Seung-Hyun; Korea Herald
Photo: Yonhap
Source: South Korea’s tidal flats inscribed as UNESCO world heritage
S. Korea's tidal flats listed as World Heritage Site; Yonhap News Agency
Photo: Yonhap News Agency
Source: S. Korea’s tidal flats listed as World Heritage Site | Yonhap News Agency
Rediscovering Joseon’s Neo-Confucian academies; Kim Hae-Yeon; Korea Herald
Photo: Kim Hae-yeon
Festivals, sights across Korea; Kim Hae-Yeon; Korea Herald
Photo: Korea Herald
Tripitaka Koreana to open to public for first time; Yonhap News Agency
Photo: Yonhap
Source: Tripitaka Koreana to open to public for first time | Yonhap News Agency
‘Tripitaka Koreana’ to be open to public for first time; Park Han-Sol; Korea Times
Photo: KBS
‘Tripitaka Koreana’ to be open to public for first time…
Source: ‘Tripitaka Koreana’ to be open to public for first time
Pirates, Monks, and Deer: The Fascinating Stories Behind Asia’s Former Capital Cities; Ronan O’Connell; Fodor’s
Relive some pretty interesting glory days.
Source: Pirates, Monks, and Deer: The Fascinating Stories Behind Asia’s Former Capital Cities
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