Inscription Process > The World Heritage Inscription > The Capital Fortifications of Hanyang : Seoul City Wall

Sources : 'UNESCO and Heritage' by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO

The World Heritage inscription process follows a multi-stage procedure involving domestic and international review, as outlined below
Stage	Timeline	Responsible Body	Action
1	-	Governor	Apply to register tentative list
2	-	Korean Heritage Service	Investigate tentative list
3	-	Korean Heritage Service	Confirm tentative list target
4	-	Korean Heritage Service	Submit tentative list to UNESCO
5	-	Korean Heritage Service	Select priority list (2~4 annually)
6	Dec (yr before)	Korean Heritage Service	Select inscription target
7	Jul (yr before)	Korean Heritage Service	Select final candidate
8	Sep 30 (yr before)	Korean Heritage Service	Submit Draft Dossier
9	Sep 30 (yr before)	Korean Heritage Service	Submit Draft Dossier to UNESCO
10	Feb 1 (yr of app)	Korean Heritage Service	Submit Final Dossier to UNESCO
11	Aug~Sep (yr of app)	UNESCO/ICOMOS	On-site inspection
12	Sep~Dec (yr of app)	UNESCO/ICOMOS	Request additional information
13	Apr (yr after app)	UNESCO/ICOMOS	Notify evaluation results
14	Jun~Jul (yr after app)	World Heritage Committee	Decision on inscription

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