2. Inscription
  3. Listing procedure

Listing procedure

Subject to application for registration

Number of applications : 2 cases per country (every other year), no restrictions on international joint registration
Subject to application : Important records of humanity with global influence (which have been directly or indirectly proven of global importance)

  • Registration procedures
    • an application for registration
      Selection of the Grand Prize
      • Selection of World Heritage Sites through deliberation by the Korean Committee
    • application for registration
      UNESCO submission
      • Submission to: UNESCO Secretariat
      • Number of submissions: 2 cases (every two years)
      • Documents submitted: Application for registration (in English) and supplementary materials
        (photos, videos, sound materials, maps, etc.)
    • an application for registration
      Review.
      • Formal Requirements Review: UNESCO Secretariat
      • Qualification Review: Registration Subcommittee
    • legacy of application Public
      • Online Platform for Member States Unveiled
        (Submission of Opinions and Objections if there is an opinion related to the legacy of the application)
        (In the event of filing an objection, the conversation clause between the applicants is initiated, and the review is conducted after the conversation is terminated)
    • an application for registration
      an examination/recommendation
      • The International Advisory Committee (IAC) recommends the final review and registration after a preliminary review by the registration subcommittee under the UNESCO World Heritage International Advisory Committee
        ※ International Advisory Committee (IAC):
        14 experts appointed by UNESCO Secretary-General for a four-year term
    • a decision to register
      • UNESCO's Executive Board Approved After International Advisory Committee On World Heritage Sites Recommended Listing