World Heritage

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
The Silla, Peering into the World of the Divine

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the
Depositories of the Tripitaka Koreana
Woodblocks
A showcase for preservation science, the unsolved mystery

Jongmyo Shrine
Profundity transcending life and death

Changdeokgung Palace
Refined Architecture Harmonized with Nature

Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon
Technical innovation in architecture, the peak of urban fortification

Gyeongju Historic Areas
Glorious and Unique Historicity and Cultural Legacy

Gochang, Hwasun, Ganghwa Dolmen Sites
A key to understanding the Bronze Age of the Korean Peninsula

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
A Veritable Volcanic Museum

Memory of the World

Hunminjeongeum
Originality of Hangeul

Joseon Wangjo Sillok, Annals of
the Joseon Dynasty
Valuable record for study of world history

Jikjisimcheyojeol
Kingdom of printing type

Seungjeongwon Ilgi
Recording every moment of history

Printing Woodblocks for the Tripitaka
Koreana and Miscellaneous Buddhist
Scriptures
Seems anew even after 1,000 years

Uigwe, The Royal Protocols of
the Joseon Dynasty
Report on state affairs with vivid illustrations

Masterpieces of the Oral
and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Jongmyo Jerye and Jongmyo Jeryeak
Ritual of the utmost elegance, performed by the royal family

The Pansori Epic Chant
The origin of Korean music, passionate and full of pathos

Gangneung Danoje Festival
Traditional festival of ancestral ritual and plays

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