UNESCO likely to list traditional Korean paper 'hanji' as cultural heritage

Yonhap News Agency · Lee Minji · 2026-11-04 21:31 UTC

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The knowledge and skills associated with the productio...

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The knowledge and skills associated with the production of "hanji," or traditional Korean paper, are likely to be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO said Thursday its deliberative body has categorized "traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji, traditional Korean paper, and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea" as recommended for inscription. The Republic of Korea is South Korea's official name.

The tradition of hanji, paper made from the bark of mulberry trees, runs for about a thousand years and the meticulous handcrafting skills of hanji masters have been passed down through generations.

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