Treasure (South Korean designation)

National-level heritage designation

Treasure (Korean: 보물) is a national-level designation in the heritage preservation system of South Korea for tangible assets with historic, artistic, or academic value. It is separate from the National Treasure designation. The label was established in 1962 and is managed by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS).[1][2]

Originally, each item with the designation was given a number; these numbers were given sequentially and do not indicate the relative importance of the item.[1] The number system was removed on November 19, 2021.[3] A diverse variety of assets have received the designation, including buildings, books, documents, paintings, sculptures, and crafts.[1]

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See also: Category:Treasures of South Korea

As of February 2025[update], there are 2,325 Treasures.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b c 정, 재훈, 보물 (寶物), Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2025-02-12
2. ^ "Heritage Classification". Korea Heritage Service. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
3. ^ 문화재 지정번호 없앤다…천연기념물·명승 지정 기준도 구체화. KBS News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
4. ^ "Heritage Search". Korea Heritage Service. Retrieved 2025-02-12.