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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in September 2013 shows a traditional inn in Kaesong, North Korea. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of Korea's Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in September 2013 shows an area subject to protection where traditional houses remain in Kaesong, North Korea. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of Korea's Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in June 2013 shows the Mausoleum of King Kongmin (L), the 31st king of Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), and the mausoleum of his wife Queen Noguk, in Kaesong, North Korea. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of the dynasty, on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in Kaesong, North Korea, in September 2013 shows Koryo Songgyungwan, former education institute, currently used as Koryo Museum. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of Korea's Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in September 2013 shows remains of Manwoldae Palace in Kaesong, North Korea, the royal palace of Korea's Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), which was built in 919 and was burnt down in 1361. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of the dynasty, on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in Kaesong, North Korea in September 2013 shows Sonjuk Bridge that was built during Koryo Dynasty (918-1392). Jeong Mong Ju, Confucian scholar in late years of the dynasty, was assassinated at the bridge. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of the dynasty, on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.

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Kaesong World Heritage

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in September 2013 shows Namdae Gate in central Kaesong, North Korea. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee in June 2013 decided to inscribe historic monuments and sites in Kaesong, which was the capital of Korea's Koryo Dynasty (918-1392), on the U.N. agency's prestigious World Heritage List.