Cultural Heritage
Spectacular burglary at the Louvre: eight jewels stolen in eight minutes
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On Sunday, October 19, 2025, four thieves stole eight priceless jewels from the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon in just eight minutes, using a cherry picker to break a window. The museum closed its doors the next day, reigniting debates on the security of French cultural institutions. Authorities are launching an administrative inquiry and strengthening heritage protection measures.
South Korea's cultural heritage agency sharply criticized Seoul's decision to allow high-rise buildings near the historic Jongmyo Shrine, demanding a full reconsideration of the project to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site. The move is accused of unilaterally scrapping years of compromise. The feud reignited amid recent discoveries of Joseon Dynasty relics.
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In Hong Kong, 76-year-old Leung Kwok-hung is determined to keep the ancient art of movable type printing alive amid the rise of digital methods. His Sing Hung Printer has operated for over 50 years, and he has now shifted to public workshops to sustain this intangible cultural heritage.
UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany voiced deep concern over Seoul's high-rise development plan near Jongmyo Shrine during a meeting with Korea Heritage Service director Huh Min in Paris. He urged a promise not to build high-rises until a heritage impact assessment is complete. The two also discussed preparations for the upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan.
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Heritage experts in South Korea urged the Seoul city government on Monday to conduct a Heritage Impact Assessment for a contentious redevelopment project near Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Korean National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos Korea) proposed a joint review involving the Seoul metropolitan government, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS), and independent experts to assess impacts and explore alternatives. The call highlights tensions between local and central authorities over the project's threat to the site's historical integrity.