UNESCO World Heritage in Busan: South Korea opened the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, drawing about 3,000 delegates for a 10-day review of conservation and new nominations, including Korea’s bid to expand “Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats” by adding four coastal wetlands. Coastal biodiversity at stake: The tidal flats expansion matters for ecology, not just tourism—UNESCO criteria focus on key habitats along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway supporting thousands of species. Heritage “in danger” vote: UNESCO is also set to consider adding threatened sites to the World Heritage in Danger list, with war and climate change driving fast-tracked decisions such as Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle and other conflict-impacted locations. Mount Olympus nomination: Greece is pushing Mount Olympus for UNESCO World Heritage status as a mixed cultural and natural site, highlighting its mythology plus biodiversity—while locals warn that more visitors could strain the environment. Seoul won internationalization: South Korea unveiled a roadmap to make the won more usable overseas, including an offshore won settlement system that lets foreign investors hold and trade won without Korean bank accounts—aimed at boosting investment and reducing currency friction. Seoul Botanic Park art-meets-nature: A Frida Kahlo-themed exhibition at Seoul Botanic Park runs through Aug. 17, pairing plants with immersive art installations and workshops.