Source: Korea Times
March 23, 2011
By Na Jeong-ju
[Korea] First lady Kim Yoon-ok formally joined the country’s campaign Wednesday to have the southern resort island of Jeju included on a new list of world wonders.
The volcanic island is seeking to become one of the New7Wonders of Nature arranged by a Switzerland-based non-profit organization. It is among 28 nominated sites around the world that also include the Galapagos Islands, the Grand Canyon and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kim was named honorary head of a government-civilian committee to publicize and promote Jeju’s bid in a ceremony held at Cheong Wa Dae, officials said.
“I hope that Jeju’s bid will become a beautiful and enjoyable challenge and receive firm support at home and abroad,” Kim said.
“Of course, the outcome will be important but we should be proud of discovering and publicizing Jeju’s charms around the world.”
Participants in the event included Chung Un-chan, former prime minister who leads the National Committee for Jeju New7Wonders of Nature, Jeju Governor Woo Geun-min and several TV celebrities working as honorary ambassadors for the island.
Jeju was designated as a “biosphere reserve” in 2002 by UNESCO and listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
It was also awarded “geopark” status last year, becoming the only place on the planet to receive all three UNESCO honors.
Voting to select the New7Wonders began in 2009 on the Internet and by phone. The winners to be part of the list will be decided on Nov. 11 this year, according to the organizers.
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[Korea] First lady Kim Yoon-ok formally joined the country’s campaign Wednesday to have the southern resort island of Jeju included on a new list of world wonders.
The volcanic island is seeking to become one of the New7Wonders of Nature arranged by a Switzerland-based non-profit organization. It is among 28 nominated sites around the world that also include the Galapagos Islands, the Grand Canyon and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kim was named honorary head of a government-civilian committee to publicize and promote Jeju’s bid in a ceremony held at Cheong Wa Dae, officials said.
“I hope that Jeju’s bid will become a beautiful and enjoyable challenge and receive firm support at home and abroad,” Kim said.
“Of course, the outcome will be important but we should be proud of discovering and publicizing Jeju’s charms around the world.”
Participants in the event included Chung Un-chan, former prime minister who leads the National Committee for Jeju New7Wonders of Nature, Jeju Governor Woo Geun-min and several TV celebrities working as honorary ambassadors for the island.
Jeju was designated as a “biosphere reserve” in 2002 by UNESCO and listed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
It was also awarded “geopark” status last year, becoming the only place on the planet to receive all three UNESCO honors.
Voting to select the New7Wonders began in 2009 on the Internet and by phone. The winners to be part of the list will be decided on Nov. 11 this year, according to the organizers.
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