In 2023, there were 160 national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea. The number steadily increased over the years. State-designated heritage have seven classifications: national treasure, treasure, historic site, scenic site, natural monument, national intangible cultural heritage, and national folklore cultural heritage.
Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023
The source defines national intangible cultural heritage as "Intangible cultural heritage, such as drama, music, dance and craftsmanship, carrying great historic, artistic or academic values."
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Statistics Korea. (February 7, 2024). Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea. "Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023." Chart. February 7, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea. (2024). Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea. "Number of National Intangible Cultural Heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea, Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/ (last visited December 03, 2024)
Number of national intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2023 [Graph], Statistics Korea, February 7, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351170/south-korea-national-intangible-cultural-heritages-number/
