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 | 8 | 88 | 2.47 |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | 1997 | Cultural | 7 | 340 | 3.22 |
| Gaya Tumuli | 2023 | Cultural | 4 | 40 | 2.63 |
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats | 2021 | Natural | 5 | 39 | 2.84 |
| Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen | 2000 | Cultural | 13 | 107 | 2.28 |
| Gyeongju | 2000 | Cultural | 14 | 198 | 3.36 |
| Haeinsa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 9 | 117 | 3.61 |
| Hahoe and Yangdong | 2010 | Cultural | 7 | 132 | 2.87 |
| Hwaseong Fortress | 1997 | Cultural | 18 | 195 | 3.01 |
| Jeju | 2007 | Natural | 10 | 167 | 3.62 |
| Jongmyo Shrine | 1995 | Cultural | 11 | 236 | 2.63 |
| Namhansanseong | 2014 | Cultural | 6 | 123 | 2.58 |
| Royal Joseon Tombs | 2009 | Cultural | 9 | 186 | 2.7 |
| Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries | 2018 | Cultural | 4 | 83 | 3.1 |
| Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | 1995 | Cultural | 10 | 178 | 3.36 |
| Seowon, Neo-Confucian Academies | 2019 | Cultural | 8 | 76 | 2.63 |
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 | 5 | 82 | 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 | 19 | 89% | |
| 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 | 20 | 33% |
| Stone Buddhas and Pagodas at Hwasun Unjusa Temple | 2017 | Cultural | 3 | 10 | 100% | |
| Upo Wetland | 2011 | Natural | 1 | 9 | 100% | |
Country info
Recent Reviews
- 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 -
- Capital Fortifications of Hanyang (T) Kyle Magnuson California - United States of America - 29-Apr-24 -
Country Complete
The following 24 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 . Nan . Philipp Peterer . Roman Bruehwiler . Simonh . Solivagant . Xiquinho Silva . Zoë Sheng .