Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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
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
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)