In November 2015, when the UNESCO Global Geopark designation was established, site-specific logos were issued to each Geopark and National Committee. This logo displayed the individual name of the ...

This is the first North Korean site that has made the list, joining more than 200 geoparks across 49 countries ...

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.

Two geological parks in Indonesia, Kebumen in Central Java and Meratus in South Kalimantan, have been recognized by the ...

UNESCO Global Geoparks are subject to a thorough revalidation process every four years, to assess their functionality and quality. The UNESCO Global Geopark under review is required to submit the ...

[Photo/Xinhua] Two geological wonders from China have been designated UNESCO Global Geoparks, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Friday. With these additions ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Mount Paektu on the side of North Korea has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. UNESCO's executive board announced after reviewing candidates, including the Korean ...

The North Korean side of the mountain was recently designated a UNESCO Global Geopark, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap, marking North Korea’s first natural site to be included on ...