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Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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Korean heritage items may be inscribed on the UNESCO list or register under a different name from the one being used in the national designation system.
About Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Objectives
  1. To safeguard the intangible cultural heritage;
  2. To ensure respect for the intangible cultural heritage of the communities, groups and individuals concerned;
  3. To raise awareness at the local, national and international levels of the importance of the intangible cultural heritage, and of ensuring mutual appreciation thereof;
  4. To provide for international cooperation and assistance.