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Korea has named the southern port city of Busan as its official candidate to host the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee next year.

The National Heritage Service announced on Monday that Busan was selected over Jeju Island after a thorough review of venue facilities, accessibility, and connections to nearby World Heritage sites.

UNESCO will name the final host city at this year's session of the World Heritage Committee set for July 15 in Paris.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is an intergovernmental body that meets annually to make key decisions regarding the inscription, conservation and protection of World Heritage sites.

Passengers aboard France's high-speed TGV trains, which serve over 100 million people annually, can now enjoy Korean webtoons during their journey.

Naver Webtoon has partnered with TGV to provide 15 Korean and French webtoons as exclusive in-train content.

Passengers can access a variety of online content through the train's onboard network, and for the first time, webtoons have been added to the platform.

Naver Webtoon launched its French-language service in 2019 and has since been expanding its presence in the French market.

The city of Chuncheon in Gangwon-do Province has launched a new Tour Pass exclusively for international visitors to cater to the needs of independent foreign travelers.

The pass offers access to the city's 11 key attractions, including Legoland Korea Resort and Kim You-jeong Literature Village, all through a single mobile ticket.

A 48-hour pass is priced at 49,900 won, and a 24-hour light pass at 15,900 won.

City officials say the initiative aims to enhance convenience for foreign tourists and establish Chuncheon as a stayover destination, which is expected to help boost the local economy.

That's all from me. Stay tuned to the Kulture Wave.