# National Intangible Cultural Heritage (South Korea)

National Intangible Cultural Heritage (Korean: 국가무형문화재) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for intangible cultural heritage. This and other national-level designations are maintained by South Korea's Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA).
There is a separate local-level designation called "Intangible Cultural Properties". That designation is administered by provinces or cities rather than by the CHA.
Practices of particular importance can be designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties (중요무형문화재).

## History

The 1962 Cultural Property Protection Law that governs the system was modelled on the Japanese 1950 Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, which provides for the designation of Intangible Cultural Properties as well as the holders of these craft and performance traditions, known informally as Living National Treasures. These early initiatives at a national level influenced UNESCO in its approach to intangible cultural heritage, leading to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. As of 2025, twenty-three South Korean Intangible Cultural elements have been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

## List

| No. | Image | Name | Location | Dates |
| 1 | | Jongmyo jeryeak Royal Ancestral Ritual Music in the Jongmyo Shrine 종묘제례악 宗廟祭禮樂 | Seoul area | 1964-12-07 |
| 2 | | Yangju byeolsandae nori Mask Dance Drama of Yangju 양주별산대놀이 楊州別山臺놀이 | Gyeonggi area | 1964-12-07 |
| 3 | | Namsadang nori Itinerant Troupe Performance 남사당놀이 男寺黨놀이 | Seoul area | 1964-12-07 |
| 4 | | Gannil Horsehair Hat Making 갓일 | N/A | 1964-12-24 |
| 5 | | Pansori Epic Chant 판소리 | N/A | 1964-12-24 |
| 6 | | Tongyeong ogwangdae Mask Dance Drama of Tongyeong 통영오광대 統營五廣大 | South Gyeongsang area | 1964-12-24 |
| 7 | | Goseong ogwangdae Mask Dance Drama of Goseong 고성오광대 固城五廣大 | South Gyeongsang area | 1964-12-24 |
| 8 | | Ganggangsullae Circle Dance 강강술래 | South Jeolla area | 1966-02-15 |
| 9 | | Eunsan byeolsinje Village Ritual of Eunsan 은산별신제 恩山別神祭 | South Chungcheong area | 1966-02-15 |
| 10 | | Najeonjang Mother-of-pearl Inlaying 나전장 螺鈿匠 | N/A | 1966-06-29 |
| 11-1 | | Jinju samcheonpo nongak [ko] Farmers' Performance of Samcheonpo, Jinju 진주삼천포농악 晋州三千浦農樂 | South Gyeongsang area | 1966-06-29 |
| 11-2 | | Pyeongtaek nongak Farmers' Performance of Pyeongtaek 평택농악 平澤農樂 | Gyeonggi area | 1985-12-01 |
| 11-3 | | Iri nongak [ko] Farmers' Performance of Iri 이리농악 裡里農樂 | North Jeolla area | 1985-12-01 |
| 11-4 | | Gangneung nongak Farmers' Performance of Gangneung 강릉농악 江陵農樂 | Gangwon area | 1985-12-01 |
| 11-5 | | Imsil pilbong nongak Farmers' Performance of Pilbong, Imsil 임실필봉농악 任實筆峰農樂 | North Jeolla area | 1988-08-01 |
| 11-6 | | Gurye jansu nongak [ko] Farmers' Performance of Jansu, Gurye 구례잔수농악 求禮潺水農樂 | South Jeolla area | 2010-10-21 |
| 11-7 | | Gimcheon geumneung binnae nongak [ko] Farmers' Performance of Binnae Village, Gimcheon 김천금릉빗내농악 | 경북 김천시 개령면 빗내길 118 | 2019-09-02 |
| 11-8 | | Namwon nongak Farmers' Performance of Namwon 남원농악 | 전북 남원시 술미안길 14-19 | 2019-09-02 |
| 12 | | Jinju geommu Sword Dance of Jinju 진주검무 晋州劍舞 | South Gyeongsang area | 1967-01-16 |
| 13 | | Gangneung Danoje Dano Festival of Gangneung 강릉단오제 江陵端午祭 | Gangwon area | 1967-01-16 |
| 14 | | Hansan mosi jjagi [ko] Fine Ramie Weaving of Hansan 한산모시짜기 韓山모시짜기 | South Chungcheong area | 1967-01-16 |
| 15 | | Bukcheong sajanoreum Lion Mask Dance of Bukcheong 북청사자놀음 北靑獅子놀음 | Seoul area | 1967-03-31 |
| 16 | | Geomungo sanjo Free-style Geomungo Solo Music 거문고산조 거문고散調 | Seoul area | 1967-06-16 |
| 17 | | Bongsan talchum [ko] Mask Dance Drama of Bongsan 봉산탈춤 鳳山탈춤 | Seoul area | 1967-06-16 |
| 18 | | Dongnae yaryu Mask Dance Drama of Dongnae 동래야류 東萊野遊 | Busan area | 1967-12-21 |
| 19 | | Seonsori santaryeong Folk Song of the Mountain Performed in a Standing Position 선소리산타령 선소리山打令 | Seoul area | 1968-04-18 |
| 20 | | Daegeum jeongak Classical Daegeum Solo Music 대금정악 大笒正樂 | Seoul area | 1968-12-21 |
| 21 | | Seungjeonmu Victory Dance 승전무 勝戰舞 | South Gyeongsang area | 1968-12-21 |
| 22 | | Maedeupjang [ko] Decorative Knotting 매듭장 매듭匠 | Gyeonggi Province | 1968-12-21 |
| 23 | | Gayageum sanjo mit byeongchang [ko] Free-style Gayageum Solo and Music and Singing 가야금산조및병창 伽倻琴散調및倂唱 | N/A | 1968-12-21 |
| 24 | | Andong chajeon nori Chariot Battle of Andong 안동차전놀이 安東車戰놀이 | North Gyeongsang area | 1969-01-07 |
| 25 | | Yeongsan soemeori daegi Wooden Bull Fight of Yeongsan 영산쇠머리대기 靈山쇠머리대기 | South Gyeongsang area | 1969-02-11 |
| 26 | | Yeongsan juldarigi [ko] Tug-of-war (juldarigi) of Yeongsan 영산줄다리기 靈山줄다리기 | South Gyeongsang area | 1969-02-11 |
| 27 | | Seungmu Monk's Dance 승무 僧舞 | N/A | 1969-07-04 |
| 28 | | Naju saetgollai [ko] Cotton Weaving of Naju 나주의샛골나이 羅州의샛골나이 | South Jeolla area | 1969-07-04 |
| 29 | | Seodo sori [ko] Folk Song of the Western Provinces 서도소리 西道소리 | N/A | 1969-09-27 |
| 30 | --> | Gagok Lyric Song Cycles Accompanied by an Orchestra 가곡; 한국 음악 歌曲 | N/A | 1969-11-10 |
| 31 | | Nakjukjang Bamboo Pyrography 낙죽장 烙竹匠 | South Jeolla area | 1969-11-29 |
| 32 | | Gokseong dolsillai Hemp Weaving of Gokseong 곡성의돌실나이 谷城의돌실나이 | South Jeolla area | 1970-07-22 |
| 33 | | Gwangju chilseok gossaum nori Loop Fight of Gwangju 광주칠석고싸움놀이 광주칠석고싸움놀이 | Gwangju area | 1970-07-22 |
| 34 | | Gangnyeong talchum [ko] Mask Dance Drama of Gangnyeong 강령탈춤 康翎탈춤 | Seoul area | 1970-07-22 |
| 35 | | Jogakjang [ko] Metal Engraving 조각장 彫刻匠 | Seoul area | 1970-07-22 |
| 36 | | 판소리심청가 | Seoul area | |
| 37 | | 화장 靴匠 | Seoul area | 1970-07-22, 1982-02-05 removed |
| 38 | | Joseon wangjo gungjung eumsik Royal Culinary Art of the Joseon Dynasty 조선왕조 궁중음식 朝鮮王朝宮中飮食 | Seoul area | 1970-12-30 |
| 39 | | Cheoyongmu Dance of Cheoyong 처용무 處容舞 | Seoul area | 1971-01-08 |
| 40 | | Hak yeonhwadae hapseolmu Crane Dance and Lotus Flower Dance 학연화대합설무 鶴蓮花臺合設舞 | Seoul area | 1971-01-08 |
| 41 | | Gasa Narrative Song 가사 歌詞 | Seoul area | 1971-01-08 |
| 42 | | Akgijang [ko] Musical Instrument Making 악기장 樂器匠 | N/A | 1971-02-24 |
| 43 | | Suyeong yaryu [ko] Mask Dance Drama of Suyeong 수영야류 水營野遊 | Busan area | 1971-02-24 |
| 44 | | Gyeongsan jain danoje [ko] Dano Festival of Jain, Gyeongsan 경산자인단오제 慶山慈仁端午祭 | North Gyeongsang area | 1971-03-16 |
| 45 | | Daegeum sanjo Free-style Daegeum Solo Music 대금산조 大笒散調 | N/A | 1971-03-16 |
| 46 | | Piri jeongak mit daechwita Classical Piri Solo and Military Band Music 피리정악및대취타 피리정악및大吹打 | Seoul area | 1971-06-10 |
| 47 | | Gungsijang Bow and Arrow Making 궁시장 弓矢匠 | N/A | 1971-09-13 |
| 48 | | Dancheongjang Ornamental Painting 단청장 丹靑匠 | N/A | 1972-08-01 |
| 49 | | Songpasandae-nori Mask Dance Drama of Songpa 송파산대놀이 松坡山臺놀이 | Seoul area | 1973-11-11 |
| 50 | | Yeongsanjae Celebration of Buddha's Sermon on Vulture Peak Mountain 영산재 靈山齋 | Seoul area | 1973-11-05 |
| 51 | | Namdo deullorae Farmers' Song of Jeollanam-do 남도들노래 南道들노래 | South Jeolla area | 1973-11-05 |
| 52 | | Sinawi 시나위 | Seoul area | 1973-11-05, 1975-05-03 removed |
| 53 | | Chaesangjang Bamboo Case Weaving 채상장 彩箱匠 | South Jeolla area | 1975-01-29 |
| 54 | | Kkeuneumjil 끊음질 | 기타 전국 | 1975-01-29, 1995-03-16 removed |
| 55 | | Somokjang [ko] Wood Furniture Making 소목장 小木匠 | Gyeonggi area | 1975-01-29 |
| 56 | | Jongmyo jerye Royal Ancestral Ritual in the Jongmyo Shrine 종묘제례 宗廟祭禮 | Seoul area | 1975-05-03 |
| 57 | | Gyeonggi minyo [ko] Folk Song of Gyeonggi Area 경기민요 京畿民謠 | N/A | 1975-07-12 |
| 58 | | Jultagi Tightrope Walking 줄타기 줄타기 | Gyeonggi area | 1976-06-30 |
| 59 | | 판소리고법 판소리鼓法 | Seoul area | 1978-02-02, 1991-11-01 removed |
| 60 | | Jangdojang Ornamental Knife Making 장도장 粧刀匠 | South Jeolla area | 1978-02-23 |
| 61 | | Eunyul talchum Mask Dance Drama of Eunyul 은율탈춤 殷栗탈춤 | Incheon area | 1978-02-23 |
| 62 | | Jwasuyeong eobang nori Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters 좌수영어방놀이 左水營漁坊놀이 | Busan area | 1978-05-09 |
| 63 | | Buk maeugi 북메우기 | 기타 전국 | 1980-09-01, 1995-03-16 removed |
| 64 | | Duseokjang [ko] Metal Craft 두석장 豆錫匠 | N/A | 1980-11-17 |
| 65 | | Baekdong yeonjukjang Nickel-Copper Pipe Making 백동연죽장 白銅煙竹匠 | North Jeolla area | 1980-11-17 |
| 66 | | Manggeonjang Horsehair Headband Making 망건장 網巾匠 | Jeju area | 1980-11-17 |
| 67 | | Tanggeonjang Horsehair Hat Making 탕건장 宕巾匠 | Jeju area | 1980-11-17 |
| 68 | | Miryang baekjung nori Baekjung Festival of Miryang 밀양백중놀이 密陽百中놀이 | South Gyeongsang area | 1980-11-17 |
| 69 | | Hahoe byeolsingut talnori Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe 하회별신굿탈놀이 河回別神굿탈놀이 | North Gyeongsang area | 1980-11-17 |
| 70 | | Yangju sonorigut Shamanic Ox Performance of Yangju 양주소놀이굿 楊州소놀이굿 | Gyeonggi area | 1980-11-17 |
| 71 | | Jeju chilmeoridang yeongdeunggut [ko] Shamanic Performance in the Chilmeoridang Shrine of Jeju 제주칠머리당영등굿 濟州칠머리당영등굿 | Jeju area | 1980-11-17 |
| 72 | | Jindo ssitgimgut Purification Ritual of Jindo 진도씻김굿 珍島씻김굿 | South Jeolla area | 1980-11-17 |
| 73 | | Gasan ogwangdae Mask Dance Drama of Gasan 가산오광대 駕山五廣大 | South Gyeongsang area | 1980-11-17 |
| 74 | | Daemokjang Traditional Wooden Architecture 대목장 大木匠 | N/A | 1982-06-01 |
| 75 | | Gijisi juldarigi [ko] Gijisi Tug-of-war 기지시줄다리기 機池市줄다리기 | South Chungcheong area | 1982-06-01 |
| 76 | | Taekkyon Traditional Korean Martial Art 택견 | North Chungcheong area | 1983-06-01 |
| 77 | | Yugijang Brassware Making 유기장 鍮器匠 | Gyeonggi area | 1983-06-01 |
| 78 | | Ipsajang Silver or Gold Inlaying 입사장 入絲匠 | Seoul area | 1983-06-01 |
| 79 | | Baltal Foot Mask Theater 발탈 | N/A | 1983-06-01 |
| 80 | | Jasujang Embroidery 자수장 刺繡匠 | N/A | 1984-10-15 |
| 81 | | Jindo dasiraegi [ko] Dasiraegi Play of Jindo 진도다시래기 珍島다시래기 | South Jeolla area | 1985-02-01 |
| 82-1 | | Donghaean byeolsingut Village Ritual of the East Coast 동해안별신굿 東海岸別神굿 | Busan area | 1985-02-01 |
| 82-2 | | Seohaean baeyeonsingut and daedonggut Fishing Ritual of the West Coast 서해안배연신굿및대동굿 西海岸배연신굿및大同굿 | Incheon area | 1985-02-01 |
| 82-3 | | Wido ttibaennori Ttibae Boat Festival of Wido Island 위도띠뱃놀이 蝟島띠뱃놀이 | North Jeolla area | 1985-02-01 |
| 82-4 | | Namhaean byeolsingut Village Ritual of the South Coast 남해안별신굿 南海岸別神굿 | South Gyeongsang area | 1987-07-01 |
| 83-1 | | Gurye hyangje julpungnyu String Ensemble of Gurye 구례향제줄풍류 求禮鄕制줄風流 | South Jeolla area | 1985-09-01 |
| 83-2 | | Iri hyangje julpungnyu String Ensemble of Iri 이리향제줄풍류 裡理鄕制줄風流 | North Jeolla area | 1985-09-01 |
| 84-1 | | Goseong nongyo Farmers' Song of Goseong 고성농요 固城農謠 | South Gyeongsang area | 1985-12-01 |
| 84-2 | | Yecheon tongmyeong nongyo Farmers' Song of Tongmyeong, Yecheon 예천통명농요 醴泉通明農謠 | North Gyeongsang area | 1985-12-01 |
| 85 | | Seokjeon daeje National Rite to Confucius 석전대제 釋奠大祭 | Seoul area | 1986-11-01 |
| 86-1 | | Munbae-ju Munbaeju Liquor 문배주 문배酒 | Seoul area | 1986-11-01 |
| 86-2 | | Myeoncheon dugyeonju Dugyeonju Liquor of Myeoncheon 면천두견주 沔川杜鵑酒 | South Chungcheong area | 1986-11-01 |
| 86-3 | | Gyeongju Gyo-dong beopju [ko] Beopju Liquor of Gyo-dong, Gyeongju 경주교동법주 慶州校洞法酒 | 경북 경주시 | 1986-11-01 |
| 87 | | Myeongju jjagi Silk Weaving 명주짜기 明紬짜기 | North Gyeongsang area | 1988-04-01 |
| 88 | | Badijang Reed Making 바디장 바디匠 | N/A | 1988-08-01 |
| 89 | | Chimseonjang Needlework 침선장 針線匠 | Seoul area | 1988-08-01 |
| 90 | | Hwanghae-do pyeongsan sonoreumgut Shamanic Ox Performance of Pyeongsan, Hwanghae-do 황해도평산소놀음굿 黃海道平山소놀음굿 | Incheon area | 1988-08-01 |
| 91 | | Jewajang Roof Tile Making 제와장 製瓦匠 | Busan | 1988-08-01 |
| 92 | | Taepyeongmu Dance of Peace 태평무 太平舞 | N/A | 1988-12-01 |
| 93 | | Jeontongjang Quiver Making 전통장 箭筒匠 | North Gyeongsang area | 1989-06-15 |
| 94 | | 벼루장 벼루匠 | Seoul area | 1989-12-01, 1990-07-20 removed |
| 95 | | Jeju minyo [ko] Folk Song of Jeju 제주민요 濟州民謠 | Jeju area | 1989-12-01 |
| 96 | | Onggijang Earthenware Making 옹기장 甕器匠 | N/A | 1990-05-08 |
| 97 | | Salpurichum [ko] Exorcism Dance 살풀이춤 살풀이춤 | N/A | 1990-10-10 |
| 98 | | Gyeonggi-do dodanggut Tutelary Rite of Gyeonggi-do 경기도도당굿 京畿道都堂굿 | Gyeonggi area | 1990-10-10 |
| 99 | | Sobanjang Tray-table Making 소반장 小盤匠 | Gyeonggi area | 1992-11-10 |
| 100 | | Okjang Jade Craft 옥장 玉匠 | South Jeolla area | 1996-02-01 |
| 101 | | Geumsok hwaljajang [ko] Metal Movable Type Making 금속활자장 金屬活字匠 | North Chungcheong area | 1996-02-01 |
| 102 | | Baecheopjang Mounting 배첩장 褙貼匠 | North Chungcheong area | 1996-03-11 |
| 103 | | Wanchojang Sedge Weaving 완초장 莞草匠 | Incheon area | 1996-05-01 |
| 104 | | Seoul saenamgut [ko] Shamanic Performance of Seoul 서울새남굿 | Seoul area | 1996-05-01 |
| 105 | | Sagijang Ceramic Making 사기장 沙器匠 | North Gyeongsang area | 1996-07-01 |
| 106 | | Gakjajang Calligraphic Engraving 각자장 刻字匠 | Seoul area | 1996-11-01 |
| 107 | | Nubijang Quilting 누비장 縷緋匠 | North Gyeongsang area | 1996-12-10 |
| 108 | | Mokjogakjang Wood Sculpture 목조각장 木彫刻匠 | N/A | 1996-12-31 |
| 109 | | Hwagakjang Ox Horn Inlaying 화각장 華角匠 | Incheon area | 1996-12-31 |
| 110 | | Yundojang Geomantic Compass (luopan) Making 윤도장 輪圖匠 | North Jeolla area | 1996-12-31 |
| 111 | | Sajik daeje [ko] National Rite to Gods of Earth and Grain 사직대제 社稷大祭 | Seoul area | 2000-10-19 |
| 112 | | Jucheoljang Casting 주철장 鑄鐵匠 | North Chungcheong area | 2001-03-12 |
| 113 | | Chiljang [ko] Lacquerware Making 칠장 漆匠 | Seoul area | 2001-03-12 |
| 114 | | Yeomjang Bamboo Blind Making 염장 簾匠 | South Gyeongsang area | 2001-06-27 |
| 115 | | Yeomsaekjang Natural Dyeing 염색장 染色匠 | South Jeolla area | 2001-09-06 |
| 116 | | Hwahyejang Shoe Making 화혜장 靴鞋匠 | 190-37 Macheon-dong, Seoul | 2004-02-20 |
| 117 | | Hanjijang Korean Paper Making 한지장 韓紙匠 | N/A | 2005-09-23 |
| 118 | | Bulhwajang Buddhist Painting 불화장 佛畵匠 | Gyeonggi area | 2006-01-10 |
| 119 | | Geumbakjang Gold Leaf Imprinting 금박장 金箔匠 | Gyeonggi area | 2006-11-16 |
| 120 | | Seokjang Stone Masonry 석장 石匠 | Gyeonggi area | 2007-09-17 |
| 121 | | Beonwajang Tile Roofing 번와장 翻瓦匠 | Seoul area | 2008-10-21 |
| 122 | | Yeondeunghoe Buddhist Lantern Festival 연등회 燃燈會 | Jongno District, Seoul | 2012-04-06 |
| 123 | | Beopseongpo danoje Dano Festival of Beopseongpo 법성포단오제 法聖浦端午祭 | South Jeolla area | 2012-07-23 |
| 124 | | Gungjung chaehwa Royal Silk Flower Making 궁중채화 宮中綵花 | Yangsan area | 2013-01-14 |
| 125 | | Samhwasa suryukjae [ko] Water and Land Ceremony of Samhwasa Temple 삼화사 수륙재 三和寺水陸齋 | Gangwon area | 2013-12-31 |
| 126 | | Jingwansa suryukjae [ko] Water and Land Ceremony of Jingwansa Temple 진관사 수륙재 津寬寺水陸齋 | Seoul | 2013-12-31 |
| 127 | | Araennyeok suryukjae [ko] Water and Land Ceremony of Gyeongsang-do 아랫녘 수륙재 아랫녘 水陸齋 | South Gyeongsang area | 2014-03-18 |
| 128 | | Seonjajang [ko] Fan Making 선자장 扇子匠 | Jeonju area | 2015-07-08 |
| 129 | | Arirang 아리랑 | | 2015-09-22 |
| 130 | | Jeda Traditional Tea Making 제다 製茶 | | 2016-07-14 |
| 131 | | Ssireum Traditional Korean Wrestling 씨름 | | 2017-01-04 |
| 132 | | Haenyeo Women Divers 해녀 海女 | N/A | 2017-05-01 |
| 133 | | Kimchi damgeugi Kimchi Making 김치 담그기 | N/A | 2017-11-15 |
| 134 | | Jeyeom [ko] Traditional Salt Making 제염 製鹽 | N/A | 2018-04-30 |
| 135 | | Ondol Underfloor Heating 온돌문화 溫突文化 | N/A | 2018-04-30 |
| 136 | | Nakhwajang [ko] Pyrography 낙화장 烙畵匠 | Boeun County | 2018-12-27 |
| 137 | | Jang damgeugi Korean Sauce and Paste Making 장 담그기 醬 담그기 | | 2018-12-27 |
| 138-1 | | Eosal Fishing Weir 전통어로방식-어살 | | 2019-04-03 |
| 139 | | Bulbokjang jakbeop Ritual Process of Placing Objects Inside Buddhist Statues 불복장작법 佛腹藏作法 | Seoul | 2019-04-30 |
| 140 | | 삼베짜기 | | 2019-12-31 |
| 141 | | 사경장 寫經匠 | | 2020-07-20 |
| 142 | | 활쏘기 | | 2020-07-30 |
| 143 | | 인삼 재배와 약용문화 | | 2020-12-01 |
| 144 | | 막걸리 빚기 | | 2021-06-15 |
| 145 | | 떡 만들기 | | 2021-11-01 |
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