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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (hereinafter referred to as "UNESCO") was founded on November 16, 1945 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. UNESCO contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in the fields of education, sciences, culture, communication and information

    • UNESCO

      • Overview

        The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (hereinafter referred to as “UNESCO”) was founded on November 16, 1945 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. UNESCO contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in the fields of education, sciences, culture, communication and information. It plays a role in establishing global norm, knowledge and information sharing, and promotion of international cooperation. As of 2024, UNESCO has 194 Member States and 12 Associate Members.

      • Purposes and Functions
        • Purposes
          • Promote international cooperation through education, science and culture
          • Improve general respect for justice, rules of law, human rights as well as fundamental freedoms
          • Contribute to peace and security
        • Functions
          • (Laboratory of Ideas) Foster the free flow of ideas in support of the adoption of strategies and policies related to main issues of the future
          • (Standard-Setter) Identify main ethical, normative, intellectual issues and establish regulations
          • (Clearing House) Collect and distribute information, knowledge, and precedents; construct and test innovative projects
          • (Capacity-builder in Member States) Reinforce intellectual and institutional capability of Member States
          • (Catalyst for international cooperation) Play a catalyst role for cooperation and development
      • ROK-UNESCO Relationship
        • History
          • The Republic of Korea joined UNESCO on June 14, 1950.
          • The Korean National Commission for UNESCO was established on January 30, 1954.
          • “Act on UNESCO Activities” was legislated and proclaimed on April 27, 1963.
        • Korea’s Participation in UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Governing Bodies
          • Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC, 2023-2025)
          • Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin of its Restitution in Case of Illicit Appropriation (ICPRCP, 2021-2025)
          • Intergovernmental Council of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP, 2021-2025)
          • Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC, 2021-2025)
          • Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2020-2024)
          • Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2023-2027)
          • Executive Board (2023-2027)
          • World Heritage Committee (2023-2027)
          • International Coordinating Council of the Programme on Man and the Biosphere (MAB-ICC, 2023-2027)
          • Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC, 2023-2027)
      • ROK’s Inscriptions and its activities in the UNESCO
        • Inscriptions on World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites: 16
          • Gaya Tumuli (2023)
          • Getbol, Korean Tidal Flat (2021)
          • Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies (2019)
          • Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea (2018)
          • Baekje Historic Areas (2015)
          • Namhansanseong (2014)
          • Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong (2010)
          • Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (2009)
          • Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (2007)
          • Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites (2000)
          • Gyeongju Historic Areas (2000)
          • Hwaseong Fortress (1997)
          • Changdeokgung Palace Complex (1997)
          • Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (1995)
          • Jongmyo Shrine (1995)
          • Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple (1995)
        • Inscriptions on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: 22
          • Talchum, mask dance drama in the Republic of Korea (2022)
          • Yeondeunghoe, lantern lighting festival in the Republic of Korea (2020)
          • Traditional Korean Wrestling (SSirum/SSireum) (2018)
          • Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) (2016)
          • Tugging rituals and games (2015)
          • Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea (2014)
          • Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi in the Republic of Korea (2013)
          • Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea (2012)
          • Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region (2011)
          • Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art (2011)
          • Jultagi, tightrope walking (2011)
          • Falconry, a living human heritage (2010)
          • Daemokjang, traditional wooden architecture (2010)
          • Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra (2010)
          • Cheoyongmu (2009)
          • Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut (2009)
          • Yeongsanjae (2009)
          • Namsadang Nori (2009)
          • Ganggangsullae (2009)
          • Gangneung Danoje Festival (2005)
          • Pansori Epic Chant (2003)
          • Royal Ancestral Ritual in the Jongmyo Shrine and its Music (2001)
        • Inscriptions on the Memory of the World Register: 18
          • Archives of the April 19 Revolution (2023)
          • Archives of the Donghak Peasant Revolution (2023)
          • Documents on Joseon Tongsinsa/Chosen Tsushinshi: The History of Peace Building and Cultural Exchanges between Korea and Japan from the 17th to 19th Century (2017)
          • Archives of the National Debt Redemption Movement (2017)
          • Royal Seal and Investiture Book Collection of the Joseon Dynasty (2017)
          • The Archives of the KBS Special Live Broadcast “Finding Dispersed Families” (2015)
          • Confucian Printing Woodblocks (2015)
          • Archives of Saemaul Undong (New Community Movement) (2013)
          • Nanjung Ilgi: War Diary of Admiral Yi sun-sin (2013)
          • Human Rights Documentary Heritage 1980 Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Republic of Korea (2011)
          • Ilseongnok: Records of Daily Reflections (2011)
          • Donguibogam: Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine (2009)
          • Printing woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana and miscellaneous Buddhist scriptures (2007)
          • Uigwe: The Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty (2007)
          • Seungjeongwon Ilgi, the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat (2001)
          • Baegun hwasang chorok buljo jikji simche yojeol (vol.II), the second volume of “Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests’ Zen Teachings” (2001)
          • The Annals of the Choson Dynasty (1997)
          • Hunmin Chongum Manuscript (1997)
        • Designations of the MAB Biosphere Reserve: 9
          • Wando Archipelago (2021)
          • Yeoncheon Imjin River (2019)
          • Gangwon Eco-Peace (2019)
          • Suncheon (2018)
          • Gochang (2013)
          • Gwangneung Forest (2010)
          • Shinan Dadohae (2009)
          • Jeju Island (2002)
          • Mount Sorak (1982)
        • Global Geoparks: 5
          • Jeonbuk West Coast Geopark (2023)
          • Hantangang Geopark (2020)
          • Mudeungsan Geopark (2018)
          • Cheongsong Geopark (2017)
          • Jeju Island Geopark (2010)
        • Cities appointed to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network: 12
          • Gangneung: Gastronomy (2023)
          • Gimhae: Crafts and Folk Art (2021)
          • Wonju: Literature (2019)
          • Jinju: Crafts and Folk Art (2019)
          • Daegu: Music (2017)
          • Bucheon: Literature (2017)
          • Tongyeong: Music (2015)
          • Gwangju: Media Arts (2014)
          • Busan: Film (2014)
          • Jeonju: Gastronomy (2012)
          • Seoul: Design (2010)
          • Icheon: Crafts and Folk Art (2010)