In 2024, there were around *** thousand state-designated heritages in South Korea. The number steadily increased over the years. State-designated heritages have seven classifications: national treasure, treasure, historic site, scenic site, natural monument, national intangible cultural heritage, and national folklore cultural heritage.
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Statistics Korea. (February 21, 2025). Number of state-designated heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1351142/south-korea-state-designated-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea. "Number of state-designated heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 ." Chart. February 21, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1351142/south-korea-state-designated-heritages-number/
Statistics Korea. (2025). Number of state-designated heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1351142/south-korea-state-designated-heritages-number/
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Statistics Korea, Number of state-designated heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1351142/south-korea-state-designated-heritages-number/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Number of state-designated heritage in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 [Graph], Statistics Korea, February 21, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1351142/south-korea-state-designated-heritages-number/
