Number of UNESCO world heritage South Korea 2001-2023

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Jang Seob Yoon,
May 6, 2024

In 2023, there were 16 UNESCO world heritage in South Korea. The number of heritage more than doubled compared to 2001.

Number of UNESCO world heritage in South Korea from 2001 to 2023

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Release date

February 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2001 to 2023

Supplementary notes

UNESCO defines world heritage as "the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy."

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