BBC
7/1/2004
A complex of ancient tombs across North Korea and China has been recognised by the UN’s World Heritage List.
Two sites from the Koguryo dynasty – one in each country – are recognised for their special cultural value. It is North Korea’s first entry on the list.
The UN’s cultural body, Unesco, says it is trying to balance the bias towards Western sites on the list so far.
Forty-eight sites are being considered for the list by the World Heritage Committee at a meeting in China.
Political agenda
The annual meeting, where the sites are being discussed, is taking place Suzhou and will last until 7 July.
An official said the final choice should be limited to 30, but political considerations may mean it exceeds that.
