On November 15, 2024 a delegation from South Korea, representing the Korea Heritage Agency, visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage to discuss collaborative efforts in cultural heritage preservation and tourism development. 

The delegation, led by Seo Ji-yeong, the International Cooperation Project Team representative of the Korea Heritage Agency, included Park Sook-jin, President of the Korea Tourism Development Institute; Kim Sieun, CEO of the Korea-ASEAN Lab; and Park Soo-in, a researcher from the same organization. 

The meeting took place at 14:00 and was attended by the university’s Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Innovation, alongside the heads of the International Cooperation Department and the History and Cultural Heritage Department. 

During the visit, the Korean delegation shared updates on their ongoing cultural heritage project in Samarkand. A significant highlight was their development of a comprehensive theoretical book on conservation science, a project that has been in progress for three years and was recently translated into Uzbek. Discussions revolved around strategies for implementing the book in academic and practical contexts to enhance heritage preservation efforts. 

The delegation also explored opportunities for future cooperation, particularly focusing on leveraging Samarkand’s rich cultural heritage as a resource for sustainable tourism. They emphasized the importance of knowledge exchange between South Korean and Uzbek experts to achieve this goal. 

The visit concluded with discussions on deepening academic collaboration, organizing joint projects, and fostering expertise in heritage conservation and tourism development, ensuring mutual benefits for both nations. 

This visit marks another step in strengthening cultural and academic ties between Uzbekistan and South Korea, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving global heritage.