President Lee Jae Myung, second from right, presides over a briefing on preparations for the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee at Bexco in Haeundae District, Busan, on May 27. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
BUSAN — Korea is preparing to turn Busan into a global stage for K-heritage this July as thousands of diplomats, heritage experts and cultural officials gather for Unesco’s World Heritage Committee, an event the government hopes will elevate the country’s cultural legacy.
“I hope the true beauty of Korean heritage, also known as K-heritage, will become widely known [during the gathering],” President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday at Bexco in Busan after being briefed on preparations for the event by officials, including Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young and Korea Heritage Service (KHS) Administrator Huh Min.
“The driving force behind K-culture, which is leading the global culture, is undoubtedly K-heritage,” Lee said. “Korea should stand at the forefront of building cooperation and solidarity within the global community amid climate crises, geopolitical risks and rapid development.”
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