World Heritage Site Designation Impacts on a Historic Village: A Case Study on Residents’ Perceptions of Hahoe Village (Korea)

World Heritage Site (WHS) designation brings both benefits and challenges to historic villages, as demonstrated by Hahoe Village in Korea. While the 2010 inscription boosted tourism, it also accelerated changes in the village's industrial base, degraded residents' quality of life due to overcrowding, and created tension between conservation efforts and tourism development. The study highlights the need for a balanced management plan that prioritizes community sustainability alongside tourism growth, ensuring historic villages remain viable living spaces beyond tourist attractions.

Kim, S. (2016). World Heritage Site Designation Impacts on a Historic Village: A Case Study on Residents’ Perceptions of Hahoe Village (Korea). Sustainability, 8(3), 258. https://doi.org/10.3390/su8030258