{"id":27644,"date":"2026-06-21T23:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/?p=27644"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T11:11:02","slug":"countdown-to-busan-2026-the-48th-unesco-world-heritage-committee-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mhjn.dothome.co.kr\/en\/countdown-to-busan-2026-the-48th-unesco-world-heritage-committee-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Busan 2026: The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Reporter Kim Min-jeong)= The eyes of the global heritage community are turning toward Busan, as the city prepares to host the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee this July. As the first-ever hosting of this prestigious event in Korea, it represents a monumental milestone in the nation\u2019s cultural diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming committee meeting, held at BEXCO from July 20 to 29, serves as the ultimate platform for defining the future of our shared human legacy. It is not merely a bureaucratic gathering, but a grand arena where international experts, policymakers, and heritage custodians will decide on the safeguarding and promotion of humanity\u2019s most significant cultural and natural assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event features the “K-Heritage House” and various live programs dedicated to intangible heritage, emphasizing that world heritage is a “living brand” that deepens our collective cultural sensitivity. The event invites the world to reflect on the efforts of UNESCO member states and to forge a sustainable roadmap for preserving our global treasures for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we look forward to this historic moment in Busan, the significance of intangible cultural heritage\u2014such as traditional arts, sports, and community practices\u2014remains a central pillar of the discussion. The international community is reminded that the value of our heritage lies not only in the structures we see, but in the living traditions that unite us across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the official schedule and programs of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, please visit the official event portal at Busan 2026 World Heritage Committee<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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