The Democratic Party of Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee held a party-government meeting with the Korea Heritage Agency at the National Assembly on the 10th to discuss cooperation measures for the successful hosting of the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan in July.
Approximately 3,000 participants, including minister and vice minister-level delegations from 196 member states, will attend the World Heritage Committee meeting in July. The Democratic Party stated, "The party and government agreed to actively promote the globalization of 'K-Heritage' while cooperating to ensure a successful event."
The Democratic Party's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee particularly urged the Korea Heritage Agency to pursue various cooperation measures to secure the attendance of North Korea's UNESCO delegation.
Additionally, the party and government discussed measures for the prompt implementation of World Heritage Impact Assessments regarding development around Jongmyo Shrine and Taereung Royal Tomb, issues on which UNESCO has made recommendations. They also exchanged views on gathering diverse opinions in revising the World Heritage Act enforcement decree to ensure balanced pursuit of preservation and development.
Furthermore, emphasizing the role of national heritage as a catalyst for regional development, they reviewed measures to revitalize regional tourism in connection with heritage sites. The party and government agreed to increase budgets and expand institutional support. Regarding spring wildfire prevention measures, they called for preemptive responses to prevent damage to regional national and cultural heritage. They also agreed to join forces in passing major legislation including the Special Act on Preservation of Core Historic Sites of the Baekje Royal Capital and expanding budgets for national heritage.