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UNESCO World Heritage

Outstanding Universal Value explained, Korea's inscribed sites and living traditions, and how to visit them.

What is UNESCO World Heritage infographic — about UNESCO, the World Heritage Convention, three categories of World Heritage and Korea's UNESCO numbers

What Is UNESCO World Heritage?

Outstanding Universal Value explained, plus the three UNESCO categories and what they mean in Korea.

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Korea UNESCO cultural heritage sites infographic — Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jongmyo Shrine, Hahoe and Yangdong villages, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto

UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites

Bulguksa, Seokguram, Jongmyo, Changdeokgung, Hwaseong, historic villages and mountain monasteries.

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Korea UNESCO natural heritage sites infographic — Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Jeju Biosphere Reserve, Seoraksan, Hallasan and Jeju natural wonders

UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites

Jeju's volcanic island and lava tubes, Hallasan, Seongsan Ilchulbong and the Geomunoreum system.

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Korea UNESCO intangible cultural heritage infographic — Pansori, Korean mask dance Talchum, Kimjang, Hwajang metal crafting and Jongmyo Jeryeak royal ancestral ritual

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Jongmyo Jerye, Pansori, Arirang, Kimjang, Taekkyeon, Haenyeo culture and other living traditions.

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UNESCO travel guide Korea infographic — must-visit UNESCO sites, best time to visit, responsible travel tips, useful information and a five-day sample itinerary

UNESCO World Heritage Travel Guide

Best UNESCO destinations, seasonal advice, responsible travel tips and a sample multi-day itinerary.

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