Republic of Korea
Sangdang Sanseong by Kyle Magnuson
Deokju Sanseong by Kyle Magnuson
Baekje Historic Areas by Els Slots
Capital Fortifications of Hanyang by 27for27
Changdeokgung Palace Complex by Clyde
Changdeokgung Palace Complex by Kyle Magnuson
Changdeokgung Palace Complex by Kyle Magnuson
Gaya Tumuli by Roman Bruehwiler
Gaya Tumuli by Kyle Magnuson
Gaya Tumuli by Kyle Magnuson
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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- Republic of Korea (KR)
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- Asia and the Pacific
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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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Garorim Bay (Seosan Getbol)
Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats (Extension) by Kyle Magnuson | August 16, 2025 -
The City of Refugees
Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital by Kyle Magnuson | August 11, 2025 -
Unjusa, the Mysterious Temple
Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple by Kyle Magnuson | August 10, 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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Country Completionists
14 community member(s) visited all sites of Republic of Korea.
