Jongmyo chosen as official symbol for 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Seoul, has been selected as the official symbol for this year's session of the World Heritage Committee to be held in the South Korean port city of Busan in July, the heritage authority said Wednesday. This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows the emblem of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee slated for July 19-29 in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) The new symbol incorporates the shape and color of the tiled roof of the shrine's main hall of Jeongjeon to express "the 600-year heritage of royal rituals and traditional architecture preserved in the heart of Seoul," the Korea Heritage Service said. This photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows a wintry scenery at the main hall of Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Experts urge Seoul city to conduct heritage impact assessment for Jongmyo Shrine Heritage agency slams move to advance high-rise plan near Jongmyo UNESCO chief voices concern over high-rise plan near Jongmyo Shrine: KHS head Former UNESCO envoy Lee Byong-hyun elected chair of World Heritage Committee Keywords #Jongmyo #symbol #emblem #UNESCO #World Heritage Committee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (4th LD) N. Korea's new parliament prev Jongmyo chosen as official symbol for 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan Next Jongmyo chosen as official symbol for 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan

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SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Seoul, has been selected as the official symbol for this year's session of the World Heritage Committee to be held in the South Korean port city of Busan in July, the heritage authority said Wednesday.
The emblem unveiled by the agency highlights the aesthetic and historical value of Jongmyo, the country's first site inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1995 along with Seokguram Grotto, Bulguk Temple and the Janggyeong Panjeon of Haein Temple.
Jongmyo is where the ancestral tablets of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) kings and queens are enshrined.
This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows the emblem of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee slated for July 19-29 in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
The new symbol incorporates the shape and color of the tiled roof of the shrine's main hall of Jeongjeon to express "the 600-year heritage of royal rituals and traditional architecture preserved in the heart of Seoul," the Korea Heritage Service said.
The agency plans to release a promotional video for the emblem next month and develop related cultural products.
The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, an intergovernmental body that reviews the nominations and conservation of World Heritage sites, will take place from July 19-29 at Busan's BEXCO convention center. It marks the first time South Korea has hosted such a meeting since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1988.
This photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows a wintry scenery at the main hall of Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
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### Areas for Consideration
- This photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows a wintry scenery at the main hall of Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Experts urge Seoul city to conduct heritage impact assessment for Jongmyo Shrine Heritage agency slams move to advance high-rise plan near Jongmyo UNESCO chief voices concern over high-rise plan near Jongmyo Shrine: KHS head Former UNESCO envoy Lee Byong-hyun elected chair of World Heritage Committee Keywords #Jongmyo #symbol #emblem #UNESCO #World Heritage Committee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (4th LD) N.

### Implications
- The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, an intergovernmental body that reviews the nominations and conservation of World Heritage sites, will take place from July 19-29 at Busan's BEXCO convention center.
- This photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service shows a wintry scenery at the main hall of Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Experts urge Seoul city to conduct heritage impact assessment for Jongmyo Shrine Heritage agency slams move to advance high-rise plan near Jongmyo UNESCO chief voices concern over high-rise plan near Jongmyo Shrine: KHS head Former UNESCO envoy Lee Byong-hyun elected chair of World Heritage Committee Keywords #Jongmyo #symbol #emblem #UNESCO #World Heritage Committee Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (4th LD) N.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers heritage, world, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of heritage. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 625.