KRYoung professionals from 30 countries gathered in Seoul for the 2026 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, an official preparatory event for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The forum, which runs until July 21, includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Seoul, Suwon, Gyeongju, and Busan, focusing on community engagement, education, and youth involvement in heritage conservation. Participants will present a Youth Declaration at the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan. Officials emphasized the importance of youth as agents of change in preserving cultural heritage and promoting global cooperation.
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