#cultural heritage
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South Korea World Peace Art Exhibition Donates 25 Folk Paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | The World Peace Art Exhibition donated 25 folk paintings to Seoul Southern Correctional Institution on September 3, one day after delivering 58 works to Wonju Prison, marking its 10th donation to a correctional facility nationwide. Seoul Southern Correctional Institution, led by Warden Jeong Jin-woo, announced that it received the artworks and held a donation ceremony at the facility. The ceremony was attended by Warden Jeong, former Daegu Regional Correctional Office Commissioner Kim Dong-hyun, World Peace Art Exhibition Chairman Lee Jon-young, Secretary General Kim T
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-09-04 16:06
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UN members Uzbekistan and United States Deepen Cultural Ties Through Decade of Exchange
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United States has expanded steadily over the past decade, becoming an increasingly significant dimension of bilateral relations alongside economic and political ties, according to Uzbek officials and cultural institutions. Uzbekistan's president has designated cultural diplomacy as one of the country's key foreign policy instruments, a shift that has broadened Tashkent's engagement with international partners, including the United States, in areas ranging from music and education to heritage preservation. Musical and Acad
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-31 10:43
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UN headquarters Iran's Alamut Castle Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List at Busan Session
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Alamut Castle and its associated fortifications in northern Iran have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the World Heritage Committee announced at its 48th session held in Busan, South Korea. The designation makes Alamut Iran's 30th tangible cultural heritage property on the list. The inscription has renewed international attention on the mountainous Alamut region, an area where geography, architecture and history are closely intertwined, and which remains relatively unfamiliar to many audiences outside Iran. A Fortress Landscape in the Alborz Mountains
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-28 13:48
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ArtsㅡCulture "Pine Tree and Crane under the Moonlight," reborn as K-Folk Painting
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun | Although the moon always hangs in the same spot, the hearts of those gazing upon it are always different. Ancient painters depicted the moon not merely as a natural element, but as a mirror in the sky reflecting eternity, hope, and human aspirations. Among these, "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight" is one of the representative auspicious folk paintings that most beautifully captures the Korean spirit and worldview. This work is a K-Folk Painting entitled "Pine Tree and Crane Under the Moonlight," which reinterprets the spirit of traditional folk painting with con
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-07-01 11:23
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UN members The Third Renaissance of New Uzbekistan
UNJournal Lee Sung Jun| The history of mankind demonstrates that great civilizations rest upon a synthesis of intellectual achievements, spiritual values and cultural heritage. Since ancient times, Central Asia has served as a pivotal hub of science, art and philosophy, shaping the foundational elements of a civilization that has influenced the entire world. Today, this profound potential is embodied in a monumental project - Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. This institution does not merely preserve historical artifacts; it serves as a living platform for science, education and spir
- Lee Sung Jun 기자
- 2026-04-29 12:27
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UN members Navruz – A symbol of national tradition and new life
UNJournal Dunyo IA | Navruz is considered one of the ancient and widely celebrated traditional holidays, embodying values such as humanity, kindness, generosity and diligence. This holiday holds a significant place in the culture of the peoples of Central Asia, Iran, the Caucasus, the Near East and South Asia, reflecting the continuity of centuries-old civilizational traditions. According to historical sources, the tradition of Navruz dates back at least three thousand years. Detailed information on this subject was provided by Abu Rayhan Beruni in his work “The Remaining Signs of Past Ages” (
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-25 15:06
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UN members AMIR TEMUR AND DIPLOMACY
UNJournal 이성준 | Amir Temur occupies a place in world history not only as a great commander and statesman who built a powerful and prosperous state. The great ruler turned his capital, Samarkand, into one of the cultural, architectural, scientific and spiritual centers of the world. Therefore, the study of Amir Temur's exemplary life and statecraft, the history of his reign, the study of science and culture in it, as one of the major scientific directions of historiography, has always been and remains the focus of attention of world scientists, heads of state, and politicians. Also, sources on
- 이성준 기자
- 2026-03-24 19:00
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