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UNESCO and Korea
Korea’s participation in UNESCO Intergovernmental Governing Bodies
- Member of International Hydrological Programme(IHP) Intergovernmental Council (2021-2025)
- Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property (ICPRCP) (2021-2025)
- Intergovernmental Council of International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) (2021-2025)
- Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) (2021-2023)
- Members of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2020-2024)
- UNESCO Executive Board (2019-2024)
- International Co-ordinating Council (ICC) of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme (2019-2023)
- Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC) (2019-2023)
- Member of the Intergovernmental Council for Information for All Programme (IFAP) (2019-2023)
- Korea-sponsored UNESCO Prizes
List of Korean Heritage and sites designated by UNESCO
World Heritage
| Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats | Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Sinan-gun·Boseong-gun·Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do | Natural | 2021 |
| Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies | Youngju-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do, Andong-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do, Gyeonju-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Hamyang-gun, Gyeonsangnam-do, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do | Cultural | 2019 |
| Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea | Yangsan-si·Gyeongsangnam-do,Yeongju,Andong·Gyeongsangbuk-do, Boeun-gun·Chungcheongbuk-do, Gongju-si·Chungcheongnam-do, Suncheon,Haenam-gun·Jeollanam-do | Cultural | 2018 |
| Baekje Historic Areas | Gongju-si·Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do; Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do | Cultural | 2015 |
| Namhansanseong | Gwangju-si·Seongnam-si·Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do | Cultural | 2014 |
| Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong | Andong-si·Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Cultural | 2010 |
| Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty | 18 regions | Cultural | 2009 |
| Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes | Jeju island | Natural | 2007 |
| Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites | Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do; Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do; Ganghwa-gun, Incheon | Cultural | 2000 |
| Gyeongju Historic Areas | Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Cultural | 2000 |
| Hwaseong Fortress | Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | Cultural | 1997 |
| Changdeokgung Palace Complex | Seoul | Cultural | 1997 |
| Jongmyo Shrine | Seoul | Cultural | 1995 |
| Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depsitories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks | Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do | Cultural | 1995 |
| Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple | Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | Cultural | 1995 |
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
| Yeondeunghoe, lantern lighting festival in the Republic of Korea | All regions of Korea | 2020 |
| Ssireum, Korean traditional wrestling | All regions of Korea | 2018 |
| Culture of Jeju Haenyeo | Jeju island | 2016 |
| Tugging rituals and games | All regions of Korea | 2015 |
| Nongak, community band music, dance and rituals in the Republic of Korea | All regions of Korea | 2014 |
| Kimjang, making and sharing of Kimchi in the Republic of Korea | All regions of Korea | 2013 |
| Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea | All regions of Korea | 2012 |
| Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region | Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do | 2011 |
| Jultagi, tightrope walking | All regions of Korea | 2011 |
| Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art | All regions of Korea | 2011 |
| Falconry | All regions of Korea | 2010 |
| Daemokjang, traditional wooden architecture | All regions of Korea | 2010 |
| Gagok, lyric song cycles accompanied by an orchestra | All regions of Korea | 2010 |
| Cheoyongmu | All regions of Korea | 2009 |
| Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut | Jeju island | 2009 |
| Yeongsanjae | All regions of Korea | 2009 |
| Namsadang Nori | All regions of Korea | 2009 |
| Ganggangsullae | The southwestern part of Korea | 2009 |
| Gangneung Danoje Festival | Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do | 2005 |
| The Pansori Epic Chant | Jeolla-do, Chungcheong-do, Gyeonggi-do | 2003 |
| Royal Ancestral Rite and Ritual Music in Jongmyo Shrine | Seoul | 2001 |
Memory of the World
| Archives of the National Debt Redemption Movement | Shinhan Museum, National Institute of Korean History, etc | 2017 |
| Documents on Joseon Tongsinsa/Chosen Tsushinshi | Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, National Library of Korea, etc | 2017 |
| Royal Seal and Investiture Book Collection of the Joseon Dynasty | National Palace Museum of Korea | 2017 |
| The Archives of the KBS Special Live Broadcasting ‘Finding Dispersed Families’ | Korean Broadcasting System(KBS), National Archives of Korea, etc | 2015 |
| Confucian Printing Woodblocks in Korea | The Korean Studies Institute | 2015 |
| Archives of Saemaul Undong (New Community Movement) | National Archives of Korea, Korea Saemaul Undong Center | 2013 |
| Nanjung Ilgi: War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin | Hyeonchungsa Temple | 2013 |
| Human Rights Documentary Heritage 1980 Archives for the May 18th Democratic Uprising against Military Regime, in Gwangju, Republic of Korea | 5.18 Archives, Gwangju | 2011 |
| Ilseongnok: Records of Daily Reflections | Cultural Heritage Administration | 2011 |
| Donguibogam: Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine | National Museum of Korea, The Academy of Korean Studies, etc | 2009 |
| Printing woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana and miscellaneous Buddhist scriptures | Haeinsa Temple | 2007 |
| Uigwe: The Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty | Kyujanggak of Seoul National University, Jangseogak of The Academy of Korean Studies | 2007 |
| Buljo Jikji simche yojeol (vol. II), the Second Volume of “Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests’ Zen Teachings” | Bibliothèque nationale de France | 2001 |
| Seungjeongwon Ilgi, the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat | Kyujanggak of Seoul National University | 2001 |
| The Annals of the Choson Dynasty | Kyujanggak of Seoul National University, National Archives of Korea | 1997 |
| The Hunmin Chongum Manuscript | Kansong Art Museum | 1997 |
Biosphere Reserves
| Wando Archipelago | 2021 |
| Yeoncheon Imjin River Biosphere Reserve | 2019 |
| Gangwon Eco Peace Biosphere Reserve | 2019 |
| Suncheon Biosphere Reserve | 2018 |
| Gochang | 2013 |
| Gwangneung Forest | 2010 |
| Shinan Dadohae | 2009 |
| Jeju Island | 2002 |
| Mount Sorak | 1982 |
Global Geoparks
| Hantan River | 2020 |
| Mudeungsan Area Geopark | 2018 |
| Cheongsong Geopark | 2017 |
| Jeju Geopark | 2010 |
Main UNESCO Networks
UNESCO ASPnet: UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network
592 member schools in the Republic of Korea
UNESCO Association
Korean National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations (KNFUCA) - 19 local associations
UNESCO Chairs Programme
| UNESCO Chair on Capacity-Building for the Preservation and Restoration of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage | The Korea National University of Cultural Heritage | 2017 |
| UNESCO Chair in the Development of Youth through Sports Activites | Korea Institute of Sports Science (KISS) | 2012 |
| UNESCO Chair of Future Civilizations: international research exchanges, conferences, and an education project to explore the possibility of new civilizations based on Asian values | Kyung Hee University | 2011 |
| UNESCO Chair in Communication Technology for Women | Sookmyung Women’s University | 1998 |
| UNESCO Chair in Philosophy | Seoul National University | 1997 |
UNESCO Category II Centre
| ICDH, International Center for Documentary Heritage | 2020 | |
| International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites | Approved 2019 | |
| GCIDA, Global Research and Training Centre for Internationally Designated Areas | Approved 2019 | |
| i-WSSM, International Centre for Water Security and Sustainable Management | 2017 | |
| ICM, International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement | 2016 | |
| ICHCAP, International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region | 2011 | |
| APCEIU, Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding | 2000 |
UNITWIN Programme
| UNITWIN Cooperation Programme for Quality Teacher Education | Korea National University of Education | 2018 |
| International Network on Sharing Knowledge and Experiences of Distance Education in Higher Education | Korea National Open University (KNOU) | 2017 |
| The International Network for Women’s Empowerment through ICT skills and Leadership Education | Sookmyung Women’s University | 2015 |
| UNITWIN Network on Capacity Building for Sustainable Development in Developing countries in the Asian Region | Handong University | 2007 |
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
| Gyeonggi-do | Goyang-si, Gwangmyeong-si, Gunpo-si, Namyangju-si, Dongducheon-si, Bucheon-si, Ansan-si, Seongnam-si, Suwon-si, Siheung-si, Yeoncheon-si, Osan-si, Euijeongbu-si, Icheon-si |
| Seoul | Gangnam-gu, Gwanak-gu, Seodaemun-gu, Seongdong-gu, Yongsan-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Dobong-gu, Songpa-gu |
| Incheon | Yeonsu-gu |
| Daejeon | Daedeok-gu, Yuseong-gu |
| South Chungcheong | Dangjin-si, Gongju-si |
| North Jeolla | Gunsan-si, Iksan-si, Jeonju-si, Jinan-gun |
| South Jeolla | Naju-si, Suncheon-si, Yeonggwang-gun |
| Gangwon | Yeongwol-gun, Inje-gun, Hwacheon-gun |
| North Gyeongsang | Gumi-si, Sangju-si, Pohang-si, Andong-si |
| South Gyeongsang | Tongyeong-si |
| Daegu | Suseong-gu |
| Ulsan | Nam-gu |
| Busan | Saha-gu, Sasang-gu, Yeonje-gu, Nam-gu, Seo-gu |
