World Heritage in Republic of Korea
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Relevant websites and news articles:
- Korean Heritage Project (02-09-2018)
- Korean Heritage by the Cultural Heritage Administration (10-07-2015)
- Official site of the Cultural Heritage Administration (17-09-2012)
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 | 7 | 87 | 2.47 |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | 1997 | Cultural | 7 | 328 | 3.21 |
| Gaya Tumuli | 2023 | Cultural | 4 | 39 | 2.65 |
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats | 2021 | Natural | 5 | 37 | 2.86 |
| Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen | 2000 | Cultural | 12 | 104 | 2.29 |
| Gyeongju | 2000 | Cultural | 14 | 190 | 3.32 |
| Haeinsa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 9 | 114 | 3.6 |
| Hahoe and Yangdong | 2010 | Cultural | 7 | 128 | 2.88 |
| Hwaseong Fortress | 1997 | Cultural | 18 | 190 | 3 |
| Jeju | 2007 | Natural | 10 | 161 | 3.62 |
| Jongmyo Shrine | 1995 | Cultural | 11 | 226 | 2.6 |
| Namhansanseong | 2014 | Cultural | 6 | 120 | 2.59 |
| Royal Joseon Tombs | 2009 | Cultural | 9 | 180 | 2.69 |
| Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries | 2018 | Cultural | 4 | 81 | 3.08 |
| Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 10 | 171 | 3.35 |
| Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies | 2019 | Cultural | 7 | 75 | 2.62 |
Tentative List
| Site | Added | Scheduled | Type | Reviews | Visitors | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mountain Fortresses in Central Korea | 2010 | Cultural | 1 | 14 | 0% | |
| Archaeological Remains at the Hoeamsa Temple Site in Yangju City | 2022 | Cultural | 0 | 4 | N/A | |
| Capital Fortifications of Hanyang : Hangyangdoseong Capital City Wall, Bukhansanseong Mountain Fortress and Tangchundaeseong Defense Wall | 2023 | 2027 | Cultural | 4 | 81 | 62% |
| Daegokcheon Stream Petroglyphs | 2010 | 2025 | Cultural | 3 | 17 | 89% |
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats (Extension) | 2023 | 2026 | Natural | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| Kangjingun Kiln Sites | 1994 | Cultural | 1 | 5 | 50% | |
| Mt. Soraksan Nature Reserve | 1994 | Natural | 2 | 20 | 88% | |
| Naganeupseong, Town Fortress and Village | 2011 | Cultural | 2 | 18 | 100% | |
| Oeam Village | 2011 | Cultural | 1 | 12 | 20% | |
| 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 | 2028 | Cultural | 2 | 18 | 40% |
| Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple | 2017 | Cultural | 2 | 9 | 100% | |
| Upo Wetland | 2011 | Natural | 1 | 9 | 100% | |
Country info
Recent Reviews
- 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 -
- Capital Fortifications of Hanyang (T) Kyle Magnuson California - United States of America - 29-Apr-24 -
- Namhansanseong Daniel C-Hazard Germany - 11-Apr-24 -
- Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies Frederik Dawson Netherlands - 19-Oct-23 -
- Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital (T) Kyle Magnuson California - United States of America - 16-Oct-23
- Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple GabLabCebu Philippines - 07-Aug-23 -
- Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries GabLabCebu Philippines - 08-Aug-23 -
Country Complete
The following 23 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 . Harry Mitsidis . inomusay . Judith Tanner . Julio Moreno . Kristin . Kyle Magnuson . Nan . Philipp Peterer . Roman Bruehwiler . Simonh . Solivagant . Xiquinho Silva . Zoë Sheng .