BIGBANG’s G-Dragon delivered a message about protecting world heritage and creating peace for future generations during the opening ceremony of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan.
The singer attended the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opening ceremony at BEXCO in Busan on July 19 as the official promotional ambassador.
During his speech, G-Dragon emphasized that preserving heritage is not only about protecting history but also about building a more peaceful future.
G-Dragon thanked UNESCO for its long efforts to protect valuable cultural sites around the world. According to AllKPop, he also praised Busan, describing the city as a place that transformed its painful war history into a symbol of peace and hope.
“Preserving heritage is not merely conserving the past but creating peace for the future,” G-Dragon said. He added that art can become a powerful tool in protecting world heritage because it can move people’s hearts and inspire change.
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Calls for Global Efforts
The artist also shared his hope of helping protect heritage sites that are threatened by challenges such as war and climate change. He explained that even small efforts can become meaningful when people around the world work together.
“I hope to contribute even a small part of my effort to protecting World Heritage threatened by war and the climate crisis,” G-Dragon said. He added that he hopes the message that began in Busan can become a connection of peace that reaches people around the world, The Chosun reported.
During the ceremony, G-Dragon also highlighted the meaning of holding the event in Busan. The city is home to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, the only UN memorial park of its kind in the world, making it a meaningful location for discussions about peace and heritage protection.
The singer attracted attention not only for his speech but also for his appearance at the event. He appeared with bright blonde hair, a white suit, a blue handkerchief, and nail art featuring the Korean flag, creating a memorable look that matched the international occasion.
The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is the first time the event has been held in South Korea.
G-Dragon was recently appointed by the Korea Heritage Service as the official promotional ambassador for the committee.