South Korea boasts a rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, reflected in its impressive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites offer a glimpse into the peninsula’s vibrant past, showcasing everything from ancient kingdoms and Buddhist temples to stunning volcanic islands and royal tombs. They stand as testaments to the ingenuity, artistry, and spiritual beliefs of generations past, captivating visitors with their historical significance and breathtaking beauty. From the meticulously preserved Changdeokgung Palace to the serene Seokguram Grotto, each site offers a unique and compelling story, contributing to the preservation and understanding of both Korean and global history.

Name	Date Inscribed	Category	Visited
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple	1995	Cultural
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks	1995	Cultural
Jongmyo Shrine	1995	Cultural
Changdeokgung Palace Complex	1997	Cultural
Hwaseong Fortress	1997	Cultural
Gyeongju Historic Areas	2000	Cultural
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites	2000	Cultural
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes	2007	Natural
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty	2009	Cultural
Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong	2010	Cultural
Namhansanseong	2014	Cultural
Baekje Historic Areas	2015	Cultural
Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies	2019	Cultural
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea	2018	Cultural
Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats	2021	Natural
Gaya Tumuli	2023	Cultural

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