A Strategy for the Nomination of Joseon-Period Byeolseo for Inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: A Serial Property Approach

Joseon-period byeolseo gardens, private pavilions embodying Neo-Confucian ideals of seclusion and literary cultivation, demonstrate strong potential for UNESCO World Heritage inscription as a serial property. A comparative analysis of three designated Scenic Sites—Soswaewon, Yun Seon-do's Garden, and Baegundong Garden—revealed shared core characteristics rooted in topography-responsive design principles while highlighting distinctive spatial strategies. These attributes collectively meet multiple dimensions of authenticity and integrity, with Criterion (iii) for exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition being most directly applicable. The study proposes a strategic framework for nomination, emphasizing the need to broaden component parts, enhance documentation-based verification, and develop integrated management models in collaboration with local communities.

Lee, Y.-J., & Lim, E.-J. (2026). A Strategy for the Nomination of Joseon-Period Byeolseo for Inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List: A Serial Property Approach. Journal of People, Plants, and Environment, 29(1), 77–99. https://doi.org/10.11628/ksppe.2026.29.1.77