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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.
Country Information
- Full Name
- Republic of Korea (KR)
- UNESCO Region
- Asia and the Pacific
WHC Sessions
- Chair
Useful Links
- UNESCO
- UNESCO State Party
- Forum
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forum.worldheritagesite.org
South Korea
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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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Unjusa, baffling and enigmatic
Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple by CugelVance | October 27, 2025 -
Hwasun Dolmen Site
Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen by CugelVance | October 27, 2025 -
Getbol, Suncheon Bay
Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats by CugelVance | October 26, 2025
Recent List Updates
- Capital Fortifications of Hanyang : Nominated
- Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats (Extension) : Nominated
- Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream : Inscribed
- Gaya Tumuli : Inscribed
- Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital : On tentative list
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
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- Kyle Magnuson
- Mihai Dascalu
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Country Completionists
15 community member(s) visited all sites of Republic of Korea.
Reserved for members.
