Historic sites in the North Korean city of Gaesong are likely to be added to the world heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

UNESCO on Monday unveiled a report on the result of the surveys conducted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) ahead of the 37th World Heritage Committee meeting scheduled for June 16th in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In the report, the council recommended the historic monuments and sites in Gaeseong for registration on the world heritage list.

The Gaeseong region is almost certain to be added to the list as the council’s survey results have a decisive influence on the UNESCO's decision on new world heritage listings.