Mt. Kumgang
Mt. Kumgang and the Historical Relics in and around the Mountain is part of the Tentative list of Korea (DPR) in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Mt. Kumgang – Diamond Mountain from the Sea stands for a beautiful mountain landscape with different landforms, which is also considered a sacred mountain. The Outer Kumgang and Inner Kumgang Area holds granite peaks, waterfalls, ponds and has attracted artists and pilgrims for generations. The rocks are decorated with Buddhist sculptures to make the mountain more beautiful. Also, the uninterrupted vistas to the nearby coastline are special.
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Map of Mt. Kumgang
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Mt. Kumgang and the Historical Relics in and around the Mountain
- Country
- Korea (DPR)
- Added
- 2000
- Nominated for
- 2025
- Type
- Mixed
- Categories
- Cultural Landscape - Associative Natural landscape - Mountain
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2023 Postponed
"submitted in 2021, could not be undertaken following the request of the State Party due to the COVID-19 situation in the country"
2021 Incomplete - not examined
2019 Preparatory Assistance
2018 Upstream Process
2000 Added to Tentative List
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