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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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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved a resolution at its 43rd General Assembly to include the centenary commemoration of Chinese medical scientist Gu Fangzhou in its official series of international memorial events. Gu pioneered the development of inactivated poliovirus vaccines through tissue culture in China and is known as the “father of China's poliomyelitis vaccine.” His efforts saved hundreds of thousands of children from disability and contributed to eradicating poliomyelitis in China by 2000.
UNESCO announced on October 31 that Dumaguete City has joined its Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature, alongside Quezon City as a City of Film. Drawing from a local writer's personal account, this achievement stems from years of dedicated effort and community collaboration with local government. It opens new opportunities for the city's culture, tourism, and economy.
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Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young visited Jongmyo Shrine on Friday, vowing to take every possible measure, including legal revisions, to prevent high-rise buildings from being built across from the UNESCO World Heritage site. The visit followed the Supreme Court's ruling the previous day upholding the Seoul metropolitan council's approval of a revised local ordinance that clears the way for such developments. Chae strongly criticized the city government's handling of the issue.