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Two Korean countries, part of UNESCO's list of Global Geoparks
2025-04-14 17:33:04 / BOTA
Danyang-gun in northern Chungcheong Province and the east coast of North Gyeongsang Province have been added to UNESCO's list of Global Geoparks, a designation given for their geological heritage of international significance.
The entire county of Danyang-gun will now be protected, including its 43 scenic areas of geological significance such as Dodamsambong, a peak that includes three rock pillars on the Namhan River.
Valleys, caves and cliffs make up the rest of the scenic sites, according to the latest decision, made last week by UNESCO's executive board.
Danyang, the first geopark in Chungcheong Province, made its bid for UNESCO recognition in November 2023, after being added to the national list of geoparks maintained by the Korean government.
Meanwhile, the east coast of North Gyeongsang Province stretching from Uljin-gun to Gyeongju is home to fossil records dating back to the Cenozoic Era.
It is the largest fossil trail on the Korean Peninsula, according to UNESCO.
The designated area includes 29 scenic areas of geological significance, including Mount Namsan in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla, known for its granite range.
The application to UNESCO was submitted in June 2023.
The geopark along the east coast is the largest of the seven UNESCO geoparks now in Korea.
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