Korean traditional paper moves closer to UNESCO heritage recognition

The Korea Herald · Hwang Dong-hee · 2026-11-05 06:13 UTC

South Korea's centuries-old papermaking tradition, known as hanji, is closer to UNESCO recognition after an evaluation body recommended its inscription on

South Korea's centuries-old papermaking tradition, known as hanji, is closer to UNESCO recognition after an evaluation body recommended its inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday.

The recommendation covers "Traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea."

The final decision will be made by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at its 21st session, scheduled for Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 in Xiamen, China. The committee rarely overturns recommendations made by its evaluation body.

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