South Korea's UNESCO-listed tidal flats expanded with 4 new sites

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Saturday approved the expansion of South Korea's "getbol," or tidal flats, adding four new coastal areas to the World Heritage List during its annual session in Busan. The inscription expands the site, first listed in 2021, from four to six components with the addition of tidal flats in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, and Goheung, Muan and Yeosu in South Jeolla Province. The four original tidal flat properties are listed as the Boseong-Suncheon Getbol, th

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the newly added tidal flat sites?

The new sites are in Seosan, Goheung, Muan, and Yeosu.

When were the original tidal flats first listed?

The original tidal flats were first listed in 2021.

How many components are now included in the World Heritage List?

The list now includes six components after the expansion.

Where was the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's session held?

The session was held in Busan, South Korea.