N. Korea set for solo UNESCO taekwondo listing as S. Korea misses joint bid
South Korea, which spearheaded the global spread and modernization of taekwondo, is facing criticism over its delayed UNESCO listing effort, letting North Korea take the lead for early registration on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Although North Korea's listing does not block South Korea's move for its separate listing of the martial art, criticism is rising over its belated attempt to…
South Korea, the pioneer of taekwondo's global expansion and modernization, is facing backlash for its delayed UNESCO listing efforts, enabling North Korea to take the lead in registering the martial art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Despite North Korea's early submission, which is expected to receive a recommendation for inscription from UNESCO experts, South Korea's belated attempt to co-list taekwondo with its northern counterpart has drawn criticism due to the lack of response from the latter.
The final decision on the inscription will be made during the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is scheduled to convene in Xiamen, China, from November 30 to December 5.
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