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Korea Herald
15-07-2025
- Korea Herald
Busan to host 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting
48th session of annual UNESCO meeting on world heritage to be held in southern port city next July Busan won the bid to host the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting, the Korea Heritage Service said early Wednesday, marking South Korea's first time as host since the meeting was established in 1977. The annual meeting is the largest annual international event on the cultural heritage calendar and will take place in July 2026. The announcement was made during the 47th committee meeting in Paris on Tuesday. Busan was the sole bidder for next year's meeting. The Korea Herald has learned that Vietnam initially intended to enter a bid but later withdrew its decision to participate. "The host country is typically chosen on a rotational basis by continent so that each region gets a fair chance, and next year was expected to be Asia's turn. Since Japan and China have already hosted the event, and South Korea serves as a member of the committee, we actively expressed our desire to do so. Vietnam -- which could have been a competitor -- didn't expect to win, so it chose not to bid," a senior official at the KHS told The Korea Herald. South Korea was elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in November 2023 for a four-year term through 2027, marking the country's fourth such election. The KHS explained that convening a meeting of the 21-member World Heritage Committee where global strategies for artifact management are discussed would elevate Korea's international standing. The event is also expected to bring together government representatives who decide which sites to add to the World Heritage List and how to protect those enlisted. About 3,000 people are expected to attend the two-week event, according to the KHS. Previously, the meeting has been held in several Asian countries, including Cambodia's Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in 2013, China's Suzhou in 2004, Japan's Kyoto in 1998 and Thailand's Phuket in 1994.
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
A first for Kingsway High's hockey stars
MAKING its first appearance in the grand finals of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls' Hockey Challenge, Kingsway High School's (KHS) team have their eyes set on the prize and on placing Amanzimtoti on the map in the sport. KHS and nine other schools will clash in the play-offs at St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls in Kloof on July 26 and 27. Also read: Isipingo Hills dance graduate embraces her culture Publicist Sophie Thompson said that out of the 10 participating teams, only two teams that previously hoisted the trophy have made it, the host school St Mary's DSG, which won the tile six times, and Pietermaritzburg's St Anne's College, which won the trophy in its inaugural year in 2011. Representing Amanzimtoti and the greater Durban South area, KHS are looking to shake up the hockey challenge and make a Cinderella-run towards a grand final victory. For more info, like or follow the tournament's social media pages. For those unable to make it to the sidelines, all the games will be live streamed on SuperSport Schools. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Korea Herald
08-07-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
Goryeo, Joseon relics return home
Buddhist scripture, painting repatriated from Japan A Buddhist scripture from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) and a rare Buddhist painting created during the early Joseon era (1392-1910) have made their way back home from Japan, the Korea Heritage Service and the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation said Tuesday. "The repatriation of these cultural artifacts is particularly meaningful as we are showing it to the public for the first time just a month before the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule," Cho Eung-chon, who heads the KHS, told reporters during a press briefing at the National Palace Museum of Korea. Korea was liberated from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule on Aug. 15, 1945. Unveiled Tuesday was a transcription of the Zhou version of the Vatamsaka Sutra, also known as the Flower Garland Sutra, Vol. 22, which was written by hand using a special ink made from gold powder mixed with glue, on indigo paper. The handwritten Buddhist scripture is a copy of the Avatamsaka Sutra, one of the most essential texts in Hwaeom Buddhism, a major school of thought in East Asian Buddhism. It was repatriated from Japan in April. This manuscript contains a written prayer stating that Jeongdokmandara, a Korean from the Goryeo Kingdom who traveled to Yuan Dynasty China during King Chungryeol's reign and became a eunuch there, completed the transcription of 81 volumes of the Avatamsaka Sutra in 1334. He undertook this work to express his deep gratitude to his parents and the emperor for their kindness. When fully unrolled, it measures 10.9 meters in length and features a cover adorned with five lotus flowers painted in gold and silver, surrounded by an intricate vine pattern. Another repatriated artifact shown Tuesday was a set of paintings on silk depicting the Ten Underworld Kings created during the early Joseon era. It returned to Korea in November last year. The paintings portray the 10 kings of the underworld who pass judgment on the sins committed by the deceased in their lifetime. The set consists of 10 hanging scrolls, each depicting one of the 10 kings and a scene of hell, with a clear contrast between divine authority and suffering. The artifacts are being temporarily stored at the National Palace Museum of Korea to assess their condition and to determine their preservation needs. The agency added that it would also consider hosting various public events, such as an exhibition, to showcase the artifacts to the public.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KHS enhances inspection technology with AI for tethered cap compliance
KHS, a German turnkey systems provider, has integrated AI into its Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit for tethered cap compliance. Since 2024, tethered caps have been mandatory for all nonreturnable polyethylene terephthalate bottles in the EU, which has led to an increase in the variety of closure designs and the demand on inspection technology. The Dortmund-based company noted that the introduction of tethered caps has required bottle and beverage producers in the EU to adapt to ensure product quality and protection. The growing number of bottle and cap design variants, combined with increasing line capacities, has further complicated inspection processes. KHS added that its AI-based fault detection system for tethered caps uses patent-pending algorithms to analyse high-resolution images of bottle closures in real time. Cameras capture detailed visuals, which AI models evaluate, employing deep learning to adapt to new types of defects. This system enhances both the accuracy and efficiency of inspections. Designed specifically for the Innocheck TSI cap inspector, the AI module is compatible with both new and existing machines. KHS plans to extend AI applications to additional inspection technology equipment in the future. KHS labelling and inspection technology product support executive Nikita Wall said: 'Tethered caps were rarely used before the EU directive came into force. Conventional systems thus frequently reach the limits of their capacity where cap inspection is concerned.' 'Our customers make extremely high demands of quality assurance. In intensive field tests, our AI-based fault detector has proved that it fully meets these requirements. 'In the development team, we're currently discussing which systems this would make sense for. AI solutions are only practical where the requirements are complex -and if they give our customers clear benefits.' "KHS enhances inspection technology with AI for tethered cap compliance" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
30-06-2025
- Korea Herald
Busan chosen as candidate to host UNESCO meeting on world heritage in 2026
Host country for the meeting to be announced on July 15 at the 47th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Paris South Korea's southeastern port city of Busan has been chosen as the country's official candidate to host the annual UNESCO meeting on world heritage next year, the Korea Heritage Service said Monday. The decision comes after the KHS, a state-run agency overseeing the preservation and maintenance of national heritage, began looking for a city to host the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting on May 15. Four cities -- Busan, Jeju, Seoul and Gyeongju -- an iconic tourist destination in the southeast of Korea -- threw their hats into the ring. A dedicated task force made up of experts in world heritage, tourism and diplomacy was formed to select the host city through a detailed review process. After evaluating several candidates, Busan was selected for Korea's bid to host the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, based on the city's strong practical and cultural advantages, including accessibility and proximity to nearby heritage sites, according to officials. The UNESCO World Heritage Center asked countries to submit letters of intent by the end of June. According to the KHS, it is currently unclear which countries have done so. The host country for the meeting will be announced on July 15 at the 47th committee meeting scheduled to be held in Paris. The KHS explained that convening a meeting of the 21-member World Heritage Committee to discuss global strategies for artifact management would elevate Korea's international standing, as the country has never hosted one of the annual meetings that began in 1977. The meetings, which are the largest annual international event on the cultural heritage calendar, bring together government representatives who decide which places to add to the World Heritage List and how to protect the ones already on it. South Korea was elected as a member of the committee in November 2023. Previously, the meeting has been held in several Asian countries, including Thailand's Phuket in 1994, Japan's Kyoto in 1998, China's Suzhou in 2004 and Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia in 2013.
