World Heritage
Kaesong Ancient City - World Cultural Heritage in Korea
The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Kaesong Ancient City as a World Cultural Heritage in 2013.
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Namhansanseong Fortress - World Cultural Heritage in Korea
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized South Korea's Namhansanseong Fortress as a World Cultural Heritage in 2014.
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Koguryo tomb complex - World cultural heritage in Korea
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Koguryo Tomb Complex as a World Cultural Heritage in 2004.
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Gyeongju historical site
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Gyeongju Historical Monument as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa dolmens
The Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa dolmens as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000.
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Seokguram cave and Bulguksa temple
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Seokguram Cave and Korea's Bulguksa Temple as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.
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Hwaseong ancient citadel in Suwon
The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized the Hwaseong Ancient Citadel in Suwon in Korea as a World Cultural Heritage in 1997.
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Changdeokgung Palace
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Changdeokgung Palace as a World Cultural Heritage in 1997.
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Jongmyo Temple - World Cultural Heritage in Korea
Unesco's Science, Education and Culture Organization recognized Korea's Jongmyo Temple as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.
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Rituals and tug-of-war games - Human heritage
Tug-of-war is a very ancient ritual of both East and Southeast Asia, each with its own way of performing, but the common spirit is the desire for prosperity, growth and…
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Citadel and tomb Cao Cu Ly - Cultural heritage of China
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Citadel and Tomb of Cao Cu Ly as a World Cultural Heritage in 2004.
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Haeinsa Temple - South Korea
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Korea's Haeinsa Temple as a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.
Oceanography
Korea strengthens whale protection
South Korean officials will tighten rules to combat illegal whaling.
Oceanography
South Korea: launch submarine to explore the ocean
The Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute has announced a plan to launch unmanned submarines with remote control devices named
Archeology
South Korea suddenly found
According to Korean Times, the rusty wreck was found on the seabed, at a depth of 434 meters and about 1km from Jeodong-ri area on Ulleung island.