Number of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage South Korea 2001-2023

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Jang Seob Yoon,
Oct 7, 2024

In 2023, there were 22 UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in South Korea. The number of heritage had doubled since 2010.

Number of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in South Korea from 2001 to 2023

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May 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2001 to 2023

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UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as "the practices, expressions, knowledge and skills that communities, groups and sometimes individuals recognise as part of their cultural heritage. Also called living cultural heritage, it is usually expressed in one of the following forms: oral traditions; performing arts; social practices, rituals and festive events; knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; and traditional craftsmanship."

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