Heritage needs "mediators" as much as it needs conservators. And young people can translate cultural heritage into the language of their own generation, making centuries-old sites and traditions relevant to people today, said Lee Jae-hoon, one of 32 participants selected for this year's World Heritage Young Professionals Forum. "Young people live in both the present and the future," said Lee, 27. "We're the generation that must decide how we understand cultural heritage today, how we preserve an
Young people can connect cultural heritage to modern contexts, making it relevant for today's society.
Mediators help translate and communicate cultural heritage to younger generations, bridging the gap between past and present.
Lee Jae-hoon is a 27-year-old participant in the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, advocating for youth involvement in heritage.
It is a platform that brings together young professionals to discuss and promote the relevance of cultural heritage.