In Newscity
Busan
South Korea
Why in news
Sep 2026
The port city hosted the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (July 19-29), which added 25 new properties to the list by consensus.
Key facts
- The port city hosted the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (July 19-29), which added 25 new properties to the list by consensus.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Busan in the news?
Sep 2026: The port city hosted the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (July 19-29), which added 25 new properties to the list by consensus.
Why is Busan important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Last updated: 2026-10-09