Lee calls for thorough preparations for Busan's hosting of UNESCO committee meeting in July

President Lee Jae Myung attends a meeting in Busan, Wednesday, to review the city's preperation for the 48th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Committee from July 19-29. Yonhap

President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called for thorough preparations for Busan's hosting of a meeting of a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) committee in July.

The president made the call during an event to review preparations as Korea's second-largest city is set to host the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee from July 19-29.

The committee is responsible for selecting properties for UNESCO's World Heritage List, and the upcoming committee is expected to bring together officials from 196 member states.

It marks the first time Korea will host a session of the committee since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1988.

Lee described the upcoming session as an "important occasion to showcase Korea's advanced cultural capacity and global leadership on the world stage," calling for all-out efforts for preparations.

The president emphasized the need for thorough preparedness, particularly in transportation, accommodation and safety.

Source: Korea Times News