Editorial photo #13767918 Human Interest
South Korea Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Expansion For 'Getbol' Tidal Flats
A local resident uses a traditional mud sled, known as a "ppalbae," to move across the tidal flats of Jukam-ri in Goheung-gun, South Korea, on May 29, 2026, while harvesting razor clams, cockles, and crabs. The Jukam-ri tidal flats are part of the broader "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats" ecosystem along South Korea's southwestern coast, which is being considered for a proposed second-phase expansion of UNESCO World Heritage listing. The area spans Boseong, Suncheon, Yeosu, and Goheung. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)
