Republic of Korea
South Korea (Republic of Korea) accepted the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 14 September 1988, and its World Heritage inscriptions are overwhelmingly cultural, with a select representation of natural sites. Common themes in its cultural nominations include Buddhist temples and monastic complexes, Confucian ritual sites, royal tombs, and fortified palaces and villages from the Joseon dynasty (e.g., palace architecture, clan villages, and fortress construction). Natural sites emphasize distinctive geological landscapes such as volcanic islands and tidal flats.
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Country Information
- Full Name
- Republic of Korea (KR)
- UNESCO Region
- Asia and the Pacific
WHC Sessions
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Useful Links
- UNESCO
- UNESCO State Party
- Forum
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forum.worldheritagesite.org
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forum.worldheritagesite.org
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All Links
Forum Discussion
- forum.worldheritagesite.org — South Korea
News Article
- June 3, 2025 koreanheritage.kr — Korean Heritage by the Cultural Heritage Administration
- June 3, 2025 english.khs.go.kr — Official site of the Cultural Heritage Administration
- Sept. 2, 2018 artsandculture.google.com — Korean Heritage Project
Community Information
Recent Reviews
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Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats
Nan | June 13, 2025 -
Hwaseong Fortress
S. Anril Tiatco | March 11, 2025 -
Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies
Nan | December 2, 2024
Recent List Updates
- Hoeamsa Temple : Nominated
- Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats (Extension) : Nominated
- Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream : Nominated
- Capital Fortifications of Hanyang : Part of Nomination
- Gaya Tumuli : Inscribed
Recent News
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koreanheritage.kr
Korean Heritage by the Cultural Heritage Administration
06/03/2025 -
english.khs.go.kr
Official site of the Cultural Heritage Administration
06/03/2025 -
artsandculture.google.com
Korean Heritage Project
09/02/2018