Goryeong County Joins League of Historical Cities, Launches Daegaya's Global Push

Building an international network of 137 historic cities in 65 countries
South Korea's sixth member city
Strengthening Daegaya's historical and cultural standing

Goryeong County in North Gyeongsang Province has joined the League of Historical Cities (LHC) as a full member city, laying the groundwork for its rise as a global city of history and culture.

Membership as a member city was finalized at the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities in Himeji, Japan [Photo provided by Goryeong County]

Goryeong County said that its membership was finalized on the 12th at the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities, held in Himeji, Japan.

It is the sixth South Korean city to join, following Gyeongju, Andong, Gongju, Buyeo and Suwon.

Founded in 1987, the League of Historical Cities is an international cooperation organization with 137 member cities in 65 countries, including Kyoto, Rome, Boston and Athens.

Member cities share policies and experience in various fields, including the preservation and use of cultural heritage and the management of historic landscapes.

Goryeong County has worked to expand its foundation for international exchanges, following the inscription of the Jisan-dong Tumuli on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 and the designation of Daegaya as an ancient capital in 2025.

Through this membership, the county plans to build a network of cooperation with historic cities around the world, promote Daegaya’s cultural heritage internationally, and strengthen policies to preserve and develop the ancient capital.

A Goryeong County official said, "We will apply the experience gained through international exchanges to local policies and connect it to cultural heritage preservation that residents can feel and to revitalizing the local community."

Membership in the League of Historical Cities offers a new opportunity to promote Daegaya’s historical value to the international community.

Follow-up strategies to translate the international network into tangible results in attracting tourists and revitalizing the local economy will be important.

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