Democratic People's Republic of Korea | World Heritage Explorer

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1998. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: July 21, 1998

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Democratic People's Republic of Korea (3)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 1

Complex of Koguryo Tombs · Cultural
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong · Cultural
Mount Kumgang – Diamond Mountain from the Sea · Mixed

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)

Mt. Myohyang and the Relics in and around the Mountain · submitted: May 25, 2000
Historical Relics in Pyongyang · submitted: May 25, 2000
Caves in Kujang Area · submitted: May 25, 2000
Mt. Chilbo · submitted: May 25, 2000

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Official Name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Eastern Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Pyongyang

Population (2024): 26,498,823

Land Area: 120,410 km²

Currency: North Korean won (KPW)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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