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South Korea ratified the convention on 9 February 2005. [5] The government of South Korea also keeps an inventory with the elements declared " Important Intangible Cultural Property " ( 중요무형문화재 ) for protection and safeguard by the Korea Heritage Service ( 국가유산청 ) at the national level within its heritage preservation ...
There are 16 World Heritage Sites in South Korea and a further 14 on the tentative list. [3] The first three sites of South Korea, the Haeinsa Temple, Jongmyo Shrine, and Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, were inscribed on the list at the 19th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Berlin, Germany, in 1995. [4]
This is a partial list of archeological sites in Korea, including both North and South Korea. Acha Mountain Fortress, in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Anak Tomb No.3, in Anak, South Hwanghae, North Korea; Anapji, in Gyeongju, South Korea; Bangudae Petroglyphs, in Ulsan, South Korea; Banwolseong, in Gyeongju, South Korea; Daepyeong, in Jinju ...
Three main theories exist regarding the origins of the Korean dolmens: 1) information about dolmens and their construction was transmitted via sea routes from Southeast Asia; 2) information about dolmens and their construction was transmitted from Neolithic peoples living north of the Korean Peninsula; and 3) dolmens in Korea originated from Neolithic civilizations on the Korean Peninsula.
National Treasure (Korean: 국보) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for tangible objects of significant artistic, cultural and historical value. Examples of objects include art, artifacts, sites, or buildings. [ 1 ]
This is a list of notable tourist attractions in South Korea. The list may include temples , museums , aquariums , landmarks , sports venues , markets , shopping districts, or other notable locations popular with tourists.
Historic Sites (Korean: 사적) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for places of important historical value. The system is administered by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA).
The historic monuments of the period of Baekje were buried; upon excavation, they were found in a well-preserved condition. These were recorded by the Government of Korea as Heritage sites under the 1962 Cultural Heritage Protection Act, amended 2012, and the 2004 Special Act on the Preservation and Promotion of Ancient Cities, amended 2013.