Korea's Hanji-making set for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
Quick Look
UNESCO's evaluation body has recommended inscribing South Korea's hanji traditional paper knowledge and skills on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with the final decision expected at the committee's 21st session in 2026.
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Why It Matters
The evaluation body of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage recommended South Korea's nomination titled "Traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea" for inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Traditional Korean paper, known as hanji, is set to be inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The evaluation body of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on Wednesday (local time) recommended that South Korea's nomination, titled "Traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea," be inscribed on the list.
The final decision on inscription is expected to be made at the committee's 21st session in 2026.
Open Questions
- What specific traditional knowledge and skills are covered by the nomination?
- When exactly will the committee's 21st session take place in 2026?
- What criteria did the evaluation body use in its recommendation?
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