[1] WCO has its regional offices in New York City, Seoul, and Beijing.

"[2] Based on this belief, WCO works to promote cultural diversity around the world and create an open platform for intercultural exchange and collaboration.

[3] WCO "…dreams of a global community where cultural diversity is truly fostered and appreciated by all everywhere.

[5] On 2003, professionals and leaders of various fields from 40 different countries around the world gathered in Washington D.C. for an international convention.

Participants of the convention agreed on the necessity of an organization that can lead the concerted efforts for transcending borders and people-groups by using culture.