Additional Korean tidal flats inscribed on World Heritage list

BUSAN — Additional getbol (tidal flats) of Korea were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site on Saturday in recognition of their rich biodiversity and important role as feeding grounds for migratory birds. The latest inscription is an extension of getbol's existing World Heritage listing made in 2021. The inscription was approved — without any proposed amendments from other state parties — at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee at the plenary session held Saturday morning in Busan. "South Korea's marine ecosystem has now become a great heritage that the world must protect together," said Korea Heritage Service Administrator Huh Min, following the decision. "This inscription marks the beginning of our responsibility to pass this precious asset intact to future generations." Huh attended the plenary session in hanbok (traditional Korean clothing). Saturday's extension reconfigures the "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats" listing as a serial property comprising six components: the Boseong-Suncheon-Yeosu-Goheung Getbol, the Shinan-Muan Getbol, the Muan Hamhaeman Getbol, the Gochang Getbol, the Seocheon Getbol and the Seosan Getbol. BY JIN EUN-SOO [[email protected]]