Comparative Study of Inscription Process of Islands Property on UNESCO's World Heritage List: Focusing on 'The Southwestern Coast Tidal Flats' in Korea and 'The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region' in Japan

A comparative analysis of the UNESCO World Heritage inscription processes for 'The Southwestern Coast Tidal Flats' in Korea and 'The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region' in Japan reveals two key differences: shared awareness among stakeholders in Japan, leading to systematic participation and governance, versus fragmented engagement in Korea. While Japan's site was inscribed in 2017, Korea's remains on a tentative list after seven years, highlighting the importance of cohesive local stakeholder involvement and policy network dynamics for successful heritage recognition.

Kim, B.-S. (2017). Comparative Study of Inscription Process of Islands Property on UNESCO’s World Heritage List: Focusing on ‘The Southwestern Coast Tidal Flats’ in Korea and ‘The Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region’ in Japan. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2017.06.2.04