The source defines national treasure as "Heritage of a rare and significant value in terms of human culture and with an equivalent value to "Treasure" [Tangible cultural heritage of important value, such as historic architecture, ancient books and documents, paintings, sculpture, handicraft, archeological materials and armory]."
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Number of national treasures South Korea 1996-2024
In 2024, there were *** national treasures in South Korea. The number steadily increased over the years. State-designated heritage 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 national treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/
Statistics Korea. "Number of national treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 ." Chart. February 21, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/
Statistics Korea. (2025). Number of national treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/
Statistics Korea. "Number of National Treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 Feb 2025, /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/
Statistics Korea, Number of national treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Number of national treasures in South Korea from 1996 to 2024 [Graph], Statistics Korea, February 21, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1351155/south-korea-national-treasures-number/
