World Heritage in Republic of Korea
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Relevant websites and news articles:
- Korean Heritage by the Cultural Heritage Administration (03-06-2025)
- Official site of the Cultural Heritage Administration (03-06-2025)
- Korean Heritage Project (02-09-2018)
- Hyungwon Kang, Visual History of Korea (2022)
Map of World Heritage in Republic of Korea
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- ●● Cultural
- ●● Natural
- ●● Mixed
- ●● Tentative
World Heritage Sites
| Site | Inscribed | Type | Reviews | Visitors | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baekje Historic Areas | 2015 | Cultural | 8 | 94 | 2.51 |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | 1997 | Cultural | 7 | 362 | 3.26 |
| Gaya Tumuli | 2023 | Cultural | 4 | 47 | 2.66 |
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats | 2021 | Natural | 6 | 44 | 2.8 |
| Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen | 2000 | Cultural | 13 | 113 | 2.32 |
| Gyeongju | 2000 | Cultural | 14 | 212 | 3.38 |
| Haeinsa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 9 | 123 | 3.64 |
| Hahoe and Yangdong | 2010 | Cultural | 7 | 143 | 2.88 |
| Hwaseong Fortress | 1997 | Cultural | 19 | 211 | 3.01 |
| Jeju | 2007 | Natural | 10 | 180 | 3.62 |
| Jongmyo Shrine | 1995 | Cultural | 11 | 254 | 2.65 |
| Namhansanseong | 2014 | Cultural | 6 | 132 | 2.67 |
| Royal Joseon Tombs | 2009 | Cultural | 9 | 201 | 2.71 |
| Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries | 2018 | Cultural | 4 | 89 | 3.12 |
| Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 10 | 191 | 3.41 |
| Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies | 2019 | Cultural | 8 | 84 | 2.71 |
Tentative List
| Site | Added | Scheduled | Type | Reviews | Visitors | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mountain Fortresses in Central Korea | 2010 | Cultural | 1 | 15 | 0% | |
| Archaeological Remains at the Hoeamsa Temple Site in Yangju City | 2022 | 2029 | Cultural | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Capital Fortifications of Hanyang : Hangyangdoseong Capital City Wall, Bukhansanseong Mountain Fortress and Tangchundaeseong Defense Wall | 2023 | 2027 | Cultural | 5 | 88 | 65% |
| Daegokcheon Stream Petroglyphs | 2010 | 2025 | Cultural | 3 | 20 | 89% |
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats (Extension) (EXT) | 2023 | 2026 | Natural | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| Kangjingun Kiln Sites | 1994 | Cultural | 1 | 5 | 50% | |
| Mt. Soraksan Nature Reserve | 1994 | Natural | 2 | 22 | 88% | |
| Naganeupseong, Town Fortress and Village | 2011 | Cultural | 2 | 20 | 90% | |
| Oeam Village | 2011 | Cultural | 1 | 13 | 17% | |
| Salterns | 2010 | Cultural | 1 | 5 | 67% | |
| Sites of fossilized dinosaurs throughout the Southern seacoast | 2002 | Natural | 2 | 9 | 50% | |
| Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital | 2023 | Cultural | 2 | 24 | 43% | |
| Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple | 2017 | Cultural | 3 | 12 | 100% | |
| Upo Wetland | 2011 | Natural | 1 | 9 | 75% | |
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Recent Reviews
- Hwaseong Fortress S. Anril Tiatco Philippines - 11-Mar-25 -
- Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies Nan Germany - 13-Nov-24 -
- Baekje Historic Areas Nan Germany - 13-Nov-24 -
- Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Nan Germany - 13-Nov-24 -
- Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple (T) Nan Germany - 01-Nov-24 -
- Capital Fortifications of Hanyang (T) Nan Germany - 30-Oct-24 -
- Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats Els Slots The Netherlands - 03-Sep-24 -
- Daegokcheon Stream Petroglyphs (T) Els Slots The Netherlands - 31-Aug-24 -
- Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital (T) Els Slots The Netherlands - 30-Aug-24 -
- Gaya Tumuli Frederik Dawson Netherlands - 23-May-24 -
Country Complete
The following 27 Community Members have visited all WHS in this country:
Alexander Lehmann . Alexander Parsons . Bossc . chenboada . Christravelblog . Dimitar Krastev . Els Slots . Eva Kisgyorgy . Frederik Dawson . GabLabCebu . Hadrianus . Harry Mitsidis . inomusay . Judith Tanner . Julio Moreno . Kristin . Kyle Magnuson . Mihai Dascalu . Nan . Patrik . Paul Schofield . Philipp Peterer . Roman Bruehwiler . Simonh . Solivagant . Xiquinho Silva . Zoë Sheng .