North Korea’s sacred Mount Paektu designated as UNESCO Global Geopark

In the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, at the confluence of the Andes with the tropical plains, is the new UNESCO World Geopark of Napo Sumaco. This territory has been officially recognized as part of the Global Geopark Network, a distinction that highlights its geological, ecological and cultural value.

UNESCO recognizes Danyang, scenic coastal area and Mount Paektu as Global Geoparks

South Korea's natural beauty received global recognition with the addition of two new UNESCO Global Geoparks — the picturesque Danyang region in the southwest and the scenic coastal area of North Gyeongsang Province in the southeast — along with a third designation recognizing Mount Paektu on the North Korea-China border. These iconic locations join South Korea's existing geological treasures, including Jeju's volcanic wonders, Cheongsong's deep…

North Korea’s sacred Mount Paektu designated as UNESCO Global Geopark

Mount Paektu, an active stratovolcano straddling the border of North Korea and China, is the highest peak on the Korean peninsula and lies at the heart of North Korea’s foundation myth.

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

North Korea has trumpeted UNESCO’s recent designation of Mount Paektu as a “Global Geopark,” a rare international recognition that Pyongyang is using to elevate the propaganda value of its tallest mountain within the Kim family’s cult of personality. A short report issued by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Monday stated that the designation […]

NCVC – North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark Join UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network

PARIS, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UNESCO has officially designated the North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark as part of its (UNESCO) Global Geoparks Network, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia in preserving geoheritage and promoting sustainable development. The recognition follows UNESCO’s stringent selection criteria, which emphasize the comprehensive management of geopark. These criteria ensure […]

Paris, 17 Apr (EFE).- On Thursday Unesco presented a list of 16 new geoparks around the world, such as Tungurahua Volcano and Napo Sumaco in Ecuador, the Quebrada Coast, on the Spanish Cantabrian coast and other places in Saudi Arabia, China, Indonesia, Italy, Norway and South Korea, among other countries. "This brings the total number of geoparks to 229 distributed in 50 countries. The network currently covers about 855 000 km2, an area equival…