The National Treasures of Korea are a numbered set of artifacts, sites, and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional cultural value. Some of the national treasures are popular tourist destinations.
The first list of Korean cultural treasures was established in 1938 under Japanese rule, and was modeled after the Japanese National Treasures. The current list dates to December 20, 1962 when it was made law by the ruling military junta, although the list followed the original order made by the Japanese. Numerous amendments have been made to the list since that time, most recently in 2004. There are now 307 distinct entries on the list, some composed of a large number of sub-entries.

List of national treasures

Namdaemun, also known as Sungnyemun, Jung-gu, Seoul
Wongaksa Pagoda, Ten storied stone pagoda of Wongaksa temple site, Tapgol Park, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Bukhansan Monument commemorating the border inspection of Bukhansan by King Jinheung, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Stupa of Godalsa temple site, Yeoju County
Twin-lion stone lantern of Beopjusa temple, Boeun County
Seven storied stone pagoda in Tap-pyeong-ri, Chungju
Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa, Cheonan
Stele accompanying pagoda of Buddhist priest Nanghyehwasang, Seongjusa Temple, Boryeong
Five storied stone pagoda of Jeongnimsa temple site, Buyeo County
Three storied stone pagoda in front of Baekjangam Hermitage, Silsangsa Temple, Namwon
Stone pagoda of Mireuksa temple site, Iksan
Stone lantern in front of Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa temple, Gurye County
Geungnakjeon Hall of Muwisa temple, Gangjin County
Yeongsanjeon Hall of Geojoam Hermitage, Eunhaesa Temple, Yeongcheon
Geungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa temple, Andong
Seven storied brick pagoda in Sinse-dong, Andong
Stone lantern in front of Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa temple, Yeongju
Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple, Yeongju
Josadang Hall of Buseoksa temple, Yeongju
Dabotap (Many Treasure Pagoda) at Bulguksa, Gyeongju
Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda), the three-storied pagoda at Bulguksa, Gyeongju
Yeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo bridges of Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju
Cheongungyo and Baegungyo bridges, a double-sectioned staircase and bridge that leads to the entrance of Bulguksa, Gyeongju
Seokguram grotto and Buddha statue, Gyeongju
Monument of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla, Gyeongju
Seated gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha statue of Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju
Seated gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha statue of Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju
Standing gilt-bronze Bhaisajyaguru Buddha statue from Baengnyulsa Temple, Gyeongju
Bell of King Seongdeok. Sacred bell of King Seongdeok the Great, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
Stone pagoda of Bunhwangsa temple, Gyeongju
Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju
Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa, Hapcheon County
Monument in Changnyeong commemorating the border inspection by King Jinheung, Changnyeong County
Three storied stone East Pagoda in Suljeong-ri, Changnyeong County
Four-lion-supported three storied stone pagoda of Hwaeomsa temple, Gurye County
Bronze bell of Sangwonsa temple, Pyeongchang County
Three storied stone pagoda in Guhwang-dong, Gyeongju
Three storied stone pagoda of Goseonsa temple site, Gyeongju
Five storied stone pagoda in Nawon-ri, Wolseong, Gyeongju
Thirteen storied stone pagoda of Jeonghyesa temple site, Gyeongju
Iron buddhist flagpole of Yongdusa temple site, Cheongju
Wooden triptych Buddhist statue of Songgwangsa temple, Suncheon
Edict of King Gojong of Goryeo, Songgwangsa Temple, Suncheon
Three storied stone pagoda and stone lantern of Borimsa temple, Jangheung County
Seated clay Buddha statue of Buseoksa temple, Yeongju
Wall painting in Josadang Hall of Buseoksa temple, Yeongju
Stele for Buddhist Priest Jingamseonsa of Ssanggyesa temple, Hadong County
Octagonal nine storied pagoda of Woljeongsa temple, Pyeongchang County
Daeungjeon Hall of Sudeoksa temple, Yesan County
Haetalmun Gate of Dogapsa temple, Yeongam County
Gate to an official inn in Gangneung
Jangkyeongpanjeon - structure housing the Tripitaka Koreana (Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon) (Haeinsa Temple Depositories)
East Stupa of Yeongoksa, a Silla-period temple on the slopes of Jirisan, in Gurye County
North Stupa of Yeongoksa, Gurye County
Palsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa temple, Boeun County
Guksajeon Hall of Songgwangsa temple, Suncheon
Stone pagoda of Buddhist Priest Cheolgamseonsa of Ssangbongsa temple, Hwasun County
Seated iron bhaisajyaguru Buddha statue at Janggoksa temple, Cheongyang County
Stele that accompanied the stupa of National Preceptor Jigwangguksa of Beopcheonsa temple, Wonju
Celadon incense burner with lion-shaped lid, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon wine pot in the shape of a dragon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Mireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa temple, Gimje
Seated iron Vairocana Buddha statue of Dopiansa temple, Cheolwon County
Lotus shaped stone basin of Beopjusa temple, Boeun County
Celadon incense burner with unicorn-shaped lid, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul
Celadon kundika with inlaid willow, bamboo,lotus, reed and mandarin duck designs, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul
Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa temple, Gurye County
Celadon vase with inlaid crane and cloud designs, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul
Certificate of meritorious subject for Sim Jibaek for his distinguished service in helping to establish the Joseon Kingdom, Dong-A University, Busan
Hunmin Jeongeum
Dongguk Jeongun, dictionary of correct Korean pronunciation
Gilt-bronze Buddha triad with inscription of cyclic year of Gyemi (563 CE)
Gilt-bronze Buddha triad in miniature shrine
Celadon water dropper in the shape of a duck
Bronze incense burner with inlaid silver decoration of Pyochungsa temple, Miryang
War diary, letter file and draft copies of war report of Admiral Yi Sunsin, Hyeonchungsa, Asan
Five storied stone pagoda in Tamni, Uiseong County
Geumdong Mireuk Bosal Bangasang, Gilt-bronze maitreya in meditation, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Seated gilt-bronze Buddha statue in Guhwang-ri, Gyeongju, in the National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Standing gilt-bronze Buddha statue in Guhwang-ri, Gyeongju, in the National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Standing stone maitreya statue of Gamsansa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Standing stone amitabha statue of Gamsansa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Bangasayusang, Gilt-bronze maitreya in meditation, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Rock-carved triad Buddha in Seosan
Gilt-bronze triad Buddha with the inscription of cyclic year of Sinmyo(571 CE), Yongin
Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa Temple, a 10-story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Gold crown from the Geumgwanchong tomb, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
Girdle and pendants from Geumgwanchong tomb, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
Gold buckle, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
A pair of golden earrings, Old Silla period (500-600AD). Found in Pubuchong Tomb, Pomun-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
A stoneware vessel in the shape of a warrior on horseback, from the Old Silla period, around 500-600AD. Found in Geumnyeong-chong, Noseo-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Celadon kundika with willow and water fowl designs in silver, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
White porcelain jar with grape design in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon bottle in the shape of a melon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon openwork incense burner, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon pitcher in the shape of a tortoise, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon vase incised with lotus and arabesque designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon jar with inlaid peony designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Galhangsa Temple 3-Story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Namgyewon Monastery 7-Story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Jigwang of Beopcheonsa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Hongbeop of Jeongtosa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Twin-lion stone lantern of Jungheungsanseong Fortress, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Stupa for Priest Yeomgeo from Heungbeopsa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Three storied stone pagoda in Beomhak-ri, Sancheong, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Stone triad amitabha with attendants and 28 other buddhist images, with an inscription of the cycle year Gyeyu, Cheongju
White porcelain jar with grape design in underglaze iron, Ewha Womans University, Seoul
One thousand Buddha stele with Gyeyu inscription, Gongju
Gunwi triad Buddha and grotto, Gunwi County
Portrait of Yi Jehyeon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Portrait of An Hyang, Yeongju
Three storied stone pagoda of Gameunsa temple site, Gyeongju
Celadon bottle with willow design in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon bottle in the shape of a muskmelon with inlaid peony and chrysanthemum designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon bowl with inlaid arabesque design, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Celadon ewer in the shape of a gourd with inlaid peony design, National Museum of Korea, Seoul Designated December 20, 1962
117. Seated iron vairocana Buddha statue of Borimsa temple, Jangheung County
118. Gilt-bronze maitreya, Yongin
119. Standing gilt-bronze Buddha with inscription of the seventh year of Yeonga era, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
120. Sacred Bell of Yongjusa temple, Hwaseong
121. Hahoetal and Byeongsantal masks, Andong
122. Three storied stone pagoda of Jinjeonsa temple site, Yangyang County

Designated March 3, 1964
123. Relics found from the five storied stone pagoda in Wanggung-ri,Iksan, Jeonju National Museum, Jeonju
124. Seated marble bodhisattva statue of Hansongsa temple, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
125. Green-glazed funeral urn with stone case, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Designated February 28, 1966
126. Relics found inside three storied Seokgatap pagoda of Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju (28 subentries)

Designated September 16, 1967
127. Standing gilt-bronze avalokitesvara bodhisattva statue of Samyang-dong, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
128. Standing gilt-bronze avalokitesvara bodhisattva statue, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
129. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
130. Five storied stone pagoda of Jukjang-dong, Seonsan, Gumi

Designated December 19, 1968
131. Family register of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Kingdom, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
132. War memoirs by Yu Seongryong, Andong
133. Porcelain kettle in the shape of a lotus blossom, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
134. Gilt bodhisattva triad, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated November 7, 1969
135. Thirty-leaf album of genre paintings by Sin Yunbok, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul
136. Dragon-head altar pillar, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated December 30, 1970
137. Bronze artifacts from Bisan-dong,Daegu, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin (2 subentries)
138. Gold Crown and Accessories, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
139. Painting of a gathering of immortals by Danwon, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
140. Mother-of-pearl mirror, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
141. Bronze mirror with fine linear design and a pair of knobs, Soongsil University, Seoul
142. Dongguk Jeongun complete set of 6 volumes, Konkuk University, Seoul

Designated December 21, 1971
143. Bronze artifacts, estimated to be from 200-100BC. A bronze rattle with eight bells and a bronze mirror 14.5cm in diameter. Found in Taegong-ri, Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do. Stored at Gwangju National Museum, Gwangju. (6 subentries)
144. Rock-carved seated Buddha image at Mt. Wolchulsan, Yeongam County

Designated March 2, 1972
145. Bronze brazier with demon mask decoration, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
146. Excavated relics from Gangwon-do, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin (4 subentries)

Designated June 24, 1972
147. Petroglyphs in Cheonjeon-ri , Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Designated May 4, 1973
148. Sipchilsachangogeumtongyo (History of China volumes 16,17) (book), Seoul National University, Seoul (2 subentries)
149. Commentary on Chinese classics by Lu Zuqian, volumes 4-6, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (2 subentries)
150. Songjopyojeonchongnyu printed with Gyemi movable metal type, Seoul National University, Seoul

Designated July 10, 1973
151. Annals of Joseon Dynasty (4 subentries)
152. Bibyeonsadeungnokbuuijeongbudeungnok, Seoul National University, Seoul
153. Bibyeonsadeungnok, Seoul National University, Seoul

Designated December 31, 1973
154. Crown of Baekje. A pair of 30.7cm high golden cap ornaments, early 6th century (Baekje). Found in the tomb of King Munyeong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do. 155. Crown of Baekje. The queenly counterpart of #154, 22.6cm high.
156. A pair of king's earrings, made from gold and jade, early 6th century (Baekje). From tomb of King Munyeong.
157. A pair of queen's earrings, made from gold. From tomb of King Munyeong.
158. Two gold necklaces for the queen, Gongju National Museum, Gongju
159. An 18.4cm golden king's hairpin, early 6th century (Baekje dynasty). Found in the tomb of King Muryeong.
160. A pair of silver bracelets for the queen, Gongju National Museum, Gongju
161. Bronze mirror with immortal animal design, Gongju National Museum, Gongju
162. Seoksu, a hornblende guardian spirit sculpture with an iron antler, from the entrance of the tomb of King Muryeong.
163. A set of two granite epitaph plaques from tomb of King Muryeong—one for the king and one for his queen. 41.5cm by 35.2cm, by 5cm and 4.7cm.
164. Headrest, Gongju National Museum, Gongju
165. King's footrest, Gongju National Museum, Gongju
166. White porcelain jar with plum and bamboo designs in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
167 Celadon wine pot in the shape of a human figure, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
168 White porcelain bottle with plum and chrysanthemum designs in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
169 Porcelain bottle with bamboo motif from Goryeo period, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
170 Blue and white porcelain jar with plum, bird and bamboo designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
171. Bronze pedalled bowl, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
172. Artifacts excavated from the Jinyang Jeong family tomb, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
173. Seated celadon arhan with dot design in underglaze iron, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
174. Pair of gilt-bronze candlesticks from the Silla period, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
175. White porcelain bowl with inlaid lotus-arabesque design, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
176. Blue and white porcelain jar with pine and bamboo designs and inscription of Hongchi, Dongguk University, Seoul
177. Buncheong placenta jar with stamped design, Korea University, Seoul
178. Buncheong flattened bottle with incised fish design, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
179. Buncheong flattened bottle with lotus and fish designs, Horim Museum, Seoul

Designated July 9, 1974
180. Landscape in winter, painting by Kim Jeong-hui, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Designated December 31, 1974
181. Certificate of passing state examination for Jang Ryangsu, Uljin County

Designated November 13, 1975
182. Standing gilt-bronze Buddha statue, Daegu National Museum, Daegu
183. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue, Daegu National Museum, Daegu
184. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue, Daegu National University, Daegu
185. Saddharmapundarika sutra, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Designated April 23, 1976
186. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue from Yangpyeong, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Designated December 14,1976
187. Five storied imitation-brick pagoda in Bonggam, Yeongyang County

Designated August 27, 1977
188. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Heavenly Horse Tomb (Cheonma-chong), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
189. A 19cm high golden cap, Old Silla period, from the Heavenly Horse Tomb.
190. Gold girdle with pendants from the Heavenly Horse Tomb, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju
191. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Excavated from Hwangnamtaechong Tomb. The crown has been exhibited at National Museum of Korea from 2005, but Kyeongju National Museum has the ownership of it.
192. A 120cm gold and jade girdle with pendants, Old Silla period. Found in the North Mound of Hwangnamtaechong Tomb, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
193. A green-blue glass ewer, 25cm high (reconstructed), from the Old Silla period (est. 500-600AD). Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
194. A golden necklace from the Old Silla period. Found in the South Mound of Hwangnamdaechong Tomb.
195. Mounted cup with figurines from tomb of King Michu, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju

Designated December 7, 1978
196. Sutra on white paper from the Silla period, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated February 8, 1979
197. Stupa to Buddhist Priest Bogak of Cheongnyongsa temple
198. Stele by King Jinheung of Silla Period in Danyang County.
199. Buddhist figures of Sinseonsa temple grotto at Mt. Danseoksan, Gyeongju

Designated May 22, 1979
200. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue, Municipal Museum of Busan, Busan

Designated April 30, 1979
201. Rock-carved seated Buddhist statue in Bukji-ri, Bonghwa County

Designated September 16, 1980
202. Avatamsaka sutra, Jung-gu, Seoul
203. Avatamsaka sutra, Jung-gu, Seoul
204. Avatamsaka sutra, Jung-gu, Seoul
205. Goguryeo monument in Jungwon, Chungju

Designated March 18,1981
206. Goryeo Buddhist printing blocks at Haeinsa temple, Hapcheon County (28 subentries)

Designated May 22, 1982
207. Saddle flap with 'heavenly horse' painting, from the Heavenly Horse Tomb, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Designated November 16, 1982
208. Hexagonal gilt-bronze sarira case, Jikjisa temple, Gimcheon
209. Five storied stone pagoda with 'Bohyeop' inscription, Dongguk University, Seoul

Designated December 7, 1982
210. Sutra from the Goryeo period in silver ink (vol. 30), Yongin
211. Saddharmapundarika sutra in ink on white paper, Seongbo Culture Foundation, Seoul
212. Suramagma sutra, Dongguk University, Seoul

Designated May 30, 1984
213. Miniature gilt pagoda, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
214. Bronze incense burner from Heungwangsa temple, Kaesong, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
215. Sutra from the Goryeo period in silver ink (vol. 31), Yongin
216. Inwangjesaekdo, Clearing after rain in Mt. Inwangsan, painting by Jeong Seon, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
217. Geumgangjeondo, Painting of Kumgangsan by Jeong Seon, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
218. Painting of amitabha flanked by two bodhisattvas, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
219. Porcelain jar from early Joseon Dynasty, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
220. Porcelain bowl, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated August 6, 1984
221. Seated wooden manjusuri statue, Sang-wonsa temple, Pyeongchang County

Designated November 15, 1984
222. Blue and white porcelain jar with plum and bamboo designs, Horim Museum, Seoul

Designated December 7, 1984
223. Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
224. Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
225. Injeongjeon Hall in Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul
226. Myeongjeongjeon Hall in Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul
227. The main hall, Jeongjeon, of Jongmyo royal ancestral shrine, Seoul

Designated January 8, 1985
228. Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido, a stone carved planisphere. Korean Royal Museum, Seoul
229. Water clock of Borugak Pavilion, Korean Royal Museum, Seoul
230. Astronomical instrument and clock, Korea University, Seoul

Designated March 3, 1985
231. Thirteen moulds for bronze weapons and implements, Soongsil University, Seoul

Designated March 14, 1986
232. Certificate of meritorious subject for Yi Hwa for his distinguished service in helping to establish the Joseon Kingdom, Jeongeup
233. Agalmatolite jar with inscription of second year of Yeongtae era, Busan Municipal Museum, Busan

Designated November 29, 1986
236. West five storied pagoda of a temple site in Janghang-ri, Wolseong, Gyeongju.

Designated March 9, 1987
237. Folding screen with calligraphy and painting, Goyang
238. Scrapbook of Prince Yi Yong, mid-15th century, Goyang

Designated July 16, 1987
239. Portrait of Song Siyeol, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
240. Portrait of Yun Duseo, Haenam County

Designated December 26, 1987
241. Mahaprajnaparamita sutra, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated June 16, 1988
242. Silla monument in Bongpyeong, Uljin County

Designated November 14, 1988
243. Commentary on Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 11, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin
244. Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 17, Myongji University Museum, Yongin
245. Index of Tripitaka volume 20, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
246. Daebojeokgyeong sutra, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Designated December 28, 1988
247. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva in Uidang, Gongju

Designated August 1, 1989 or thereafter
^  This list is drawn largely from the following: Cultural properties search results. Cultural Heritage Administration website. Retrieved on 2006-01-10. Items missing from that list have been supplied from the Korean Wikipedia article.