Korea Reappointed as Executive Board Member of UNWTO... Asia-Pacific Representative Until 2027
Elected Alongside China, Japan, and Indonesia
"We Will Present a Sustainable Leading Model"
South Korea has successfully been re-elected as an executive board member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). On the 16th, it was elected alongside China, Japan, and Indonesia at the 55th East Asia and Pacific Regional Committee election held in Cambodia.
On the 30th, tourists visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, are enjoying their time. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@
View original imageAccordingly, South Korea will represent the Asia-Pacific region until 2027. This marks the eighth time South Korea has been selected as an executive board member. Since its first election in 1980, it has solidified its international stature. A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official stated, “Many countries were competing to secure a position in the global tourism market, which is being reorganized after COVID-19,” adding, “Unlike previous years, a vote was held, and South Korea retained its seat by a narrow margin.”
The UNWTO is a UN specialized agency for tourism based in Madrid, Spain. Along with 159 full member countries, including 35 executive board members, it promotes and develops tourism to drive economic development, enhance international understanding, and foster peace and prosperity. At this committee meeting, key agenda items included international conventions for tourist protection, recovery and reimagining of the tourism market in the post-COVID era, and public-private cooperation focused on sustainable tourism development.
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Park Jong-taek, Director General of Tourism Policy at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, “We were able to confirm the Asia-Pacific region’s support and expectations for leading the recovery of the international tourism industry,” adding, “During the ‘Visit Korea Year,’ we will showcase various attractions along with K-Culture to present a sustainable and leading model.”
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