Korea helps 16 Asia-Pacific nations preserve written heritage

Korea Is Bringing Together Archivists And Cultural Experts From 16 Asia-Pacific Nations In Jakarta, Indonesia For An International Workshop Focused On Preserving Historical Records And Preparing Them For Global Recognition Under UNESCO’s Documentary Heritage Program. The 2026 UNESCO Memory Of The World International Capacity-Training Workshop, Running From Tuesday To Friday, Is Hosted By The Korea’s Heritage Service And Korean National Commission For UNESCO At The National Archives Of Indonesia. Launched In 2009, The Annual Program Provides Practical Training For Countries Seeking To Identify Significant Documentary Heritage And Prepare Nominations For UNESCO’s Memory Of The World Register, With Particular Attention To Nations Underrepresented On The International List. Over 17 Years, 18 Documentary Heritage Items From Participating Countries Have Been Added To The Register, While 11 Others Have Entered Regional Registers, Organizers Said. This Year’s Workshop Is The Largest Yet, Drawing Participants From Timor-Leste, Laos, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka, Uzbek

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