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September 5, 2025Journal of Asian Architecture and Building EngineeringOpen Access

Path to declaring Busan, a Refuge Capital during the Korean War, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: evolving perceptions of modern heritage and the meaning of preserving living heritage

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SKSung Tae KimSeoul National University HKH. KimSeoul National University

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This study explores modern heritage and preservation tensions in Busan's wartime history, suggesting its living heritage is vital for UNESCO recognition.

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The study highlights Busan’s evolving identity as modern heritage, emphasizing its wartime history and cultural significance.
Key sites include the Busan Regional Customs building and Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, showcasing the challenges of preservation versus reuse.
A review of UNESCO trends reveals a shift from monumental focus to broader cultural landscapes, indicating evolving heritage perceptions.
By identifying Busan as living heritage, this research calls for a new perspective on sustainable heritage futures for modern spaces.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49cc6d6d5674bccffd02 https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2551968

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This study explores modern heritage and preservation tensions in Busan's wartime history, suggesting its living heritage is vital for UNESCO recognition.

Path to declaring Busan, a Refuge Capital during the Korean War, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: evolving perceptions of modern heritage and the meaning of preserving living heritage

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Path to declaring Busan, a Refuge Capital during the Korean War, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: evolving perceptions of modern heritage and the meaning of preserving living heritage

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