National Treasure (South Korea)

A National Treasure (Korean: 국보) is a tangible treasure, artifact, site, or building which is recognized by the South Korean government as having exceptional artistic, cultural and historical value to the country.^[1] The title is one of the eight State-designated heritage classifications assigned by the administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Protection Act after deliberation by the Cultural Heritage Committee.^[2]

National Treasure
The Buddha statue at Seokguram Grotto, the 24th South Korean national treasure.
Korean name
Hangul	국보
Hanja	國寶
Revised Romanization	Gukbo
McCune–Reischauer	Kukpo

Many of the national treasures are popular tourist destinations such as Jongmyo royal ancestral shrine, Bulguksa, Seokguram, and Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa. As of May 2020, there are 327 distinct entries on the list, some composed of a large number of sub-entries.^[1] The treasures are numbered according to the order in which they were designated, not according to their individual value.

The National Treasures are designated within the heritage preservation system of the country.

History

The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Governor-General of Korea in 1938 during the Japanese occupation with "The Act of Treasures of the Joseon dynasty".^[3]

In 1955, the South Korean government declared as National Treasures the items previously on the Korean Treasures Preservation Order issued during Japan's occupation of Korea. The current list dates to December 20, 1962, when the Cultural Protection Act was enacted by the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction. There were 116 items on the "National Treasures" list at that time, with others designated as "Treasures".^[4]

Numerous amendments have been made to the list since that time, most recently in 2021.

A keeper of Intangible Cultural Property is informally known as a "Living National Treasure".

List of national treasures

1960s

Designated December 20, 1962

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
1	Namdaemun, also known as Sungnyemun. Severely damaged in the 2008 Namdaemun fire on February 10, 2008. Restored on May 5, 2013	Jung District, Seoul		December 20, 1962
2	Wongaksa Pagoda, Ten-story stone Wongaksa Pagoda	Tapgol Park, Jongno District, Seoul		December 20, 1962
3	Bukhansan Monument commemorating the border inspection of Bukhansan by Jinheung of Silla	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
4	Stupa of Godalsa site	Yeoju County		December 20, 1962
5	Ssangsajaseokdeung, twin lion stone lantern of Beopjusa	Boeun County		December 20, 1962
6	Seven storied stone pagoda in Tap-pyeong-ri	Chungju		December 20, 1962
7	Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa	Cheonan		December 20, 1962
8	Stele accompanying pagoda of Buddhist priest Nanghyehwasang	Seongjusa, Boryeong		December 20, 1962
9	Five storied stone pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple site	Buyeo County		December 20, 1962
10	Three storied stone pagoda in front of Baekjangam Hermitage	Silsangsa, Namwon		December 20, 1962
11	Stone pagoda of Mireuksa	Iksan		December 20, 1962
12	Stone lantern in front of Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa	Gurye County		December 20, 1962
13	Geungnakjeon Hall of Muwisa	Gangjin County		December 20, 1962
14	Yeongsanjeon Hall of Geojoam Hermitage, Eunhaesa, Yeongcheon	Eunhaesa		December 20, 1962
15	Geungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa temple, Andong			December 20, 1962
16	Seven storied brick pagoda in Sinse-dong, Andong			December 20, 1962
17	Stone lantern in front of Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
18	Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
19	Josadang Hall of Buseoksa, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
20	Dabotap (Many Treasure Pagoda) at Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
21	Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda), the three-storied pagoda at Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
22	Yeonhwagyo and Chilbogyo bridges of Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
23	Cheongungyo and Baegungyo bridges, a double-sectioned staircase and bridge that leads to the entrance of Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
24	Seokguram grotto and Buddha statue, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
25	Monument of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
26	Seated gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha statue of Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
27	Seated gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha statue of Bulguksa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
28	Standing gilt-bronze Bhaisajyaguru Buddha statue from Baengnyulsa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
29	Bell of King Seongdeok. Sacred bell of King Seongdeok the Great, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
30	Stone pagoda of Bunhwangsa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
31	Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
32	Tripitaka Koreana	Haeinsa, Hapcheon County		December 20, 1962
33	Monument commemorating the border inspection by King Jinheung in 561	Changnyeong County		December 20, 1962
34	Three storied stone East Pagoda in Suljeong-ri, Changnyeong County			December 20, 1962
35	Four-lion-supported three storied stone pagoda of Hwaeomsa, Gurye County			December 20, 1962
36	Bronze bell of Sangwonsa, Pyeongchang County			December 20, 1962
37	Three storied stone pagoda in Guhwang-dong, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
38	Three storied stone pagoda of Goseonsa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
39	Five storied stone pagoda in Nawon-ri, Wolseong, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
40	Thirteen storied stone pagoda of Jeonghyesa, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
41	Iron buddhist flagpole of Yongdusa site, Cheongju			December 20, 1962
42	Wooden triptych Buddhist statue of Songgwangsa, Suncheon			December 20, 1962
43	Edict [ko] of Gojong of Goryeo	Songgwangsa, Suncheon		December 20, 1962
44	Three storied stone pagoda and stone lantern of Borimsa, Jangheung County			December 20, 1962
45	Seated clay Buddha statue of Buseoksa, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
46	Wall painting in Josadang Hall of Buseoksa, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
47	Stele for Buddhist Priest Jingamseonsa of Ssanggyesa, Hadong County			December 20, 1962
48	Octagonal nine storied pagoda of Woljeongsa, Pyeongchang County			December 20, 1962
49	Daeungjeon Hall of Sudeoksa, Yesan County			December 20, 1962
50	Haetalmun Gate of Dogapsa, Yeongam County			December 20, 1962
51	Gate to an official inn in Gangneung			December 20, 1962
52	Haeinsa's Jangkyeongpanjeon, a structure housing the Tripitaka Koreana			December 20, 1962
53	East Stupa of Yeongoksa, a Silla-period temple on the slopes of Jirisan, in Gurye County			December 20, 1962
54	North Stupa of Yeongoksa, Gurye County			December 20, 1962
55	Palsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa, Boeun County			December 20, 1962
56	Guksajeon Hall of Songgwangsa, Suncheon			December 20, 1962
57	Stone pagoda of Buddhist Priest Cheolgamseonsa of Ssangbongsa, Hwasun County			December 20, 1962
58	Seated iron bhaisajyaguru Buddha statue at Janggoksa, Cheongyang County			December 20, 1962
59	Stele that accompanied the stupa of National Preceptor Jigwangguksa of Beopcheonsa, Wonju			December 20, 1962
60	Celadon incense burner with lion-shaped lid, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
61	Celadon wine pot in the shape of a dragon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
62	Mireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa, Gimje			December 20, 1962
63	Seated iron Vairocana Buddha statue of Dopiansa, Cheolwon County			December 20, 1962
64	Lotus shaped stone basin of Beopjusa, Boeun County			December 20, 1962
65	Celadon incense burner with unicorn-shaped lid, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul	Kansong Art Museum		December 20, 1962
66	Celadon kundika with inlaid willow, bamboo,lotus, reed and mandarin duck designs, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul	Kansong Art Museum		December 20, 1962
67	Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa, Gurye County			December 20, 1962
68	Celadon vase with inlaid crane and cloud designs, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul	Kansong Art Museum		December 20, 1962
69	Certificate [ko] of meritorious subject for Sim Jibaek for his distinguished service in helping to establish the Joseon Kingdom	Dong-A University, Busan		December 20, 1962
70	Hunmin Jeongeum	Kansong Art Museum		December 20, 1962
71	Dongguk Jeongun, dictionary of correct Korean pronunciation	Kansong Art Museum		December 20, 1962
72	Gilt-bronze Buddha triad with inscription of cyclic year of Gyemi (563 CE)			December 20, 1962
73	Gilt-bronze Buddha triad in miniature shrine			December 20, 1962
74	Celadon water dropper in the shape of a duck			December 20, 1962
75	Bronze incense burner with inlaid silver decoration of Pyochungsa, Miryang			December 20, 1962
76	Nanjung ilgi, the war diary of Admiral Yi Sunsin	Hyeonchungsa, Asan		December 20, 1962
77	Five storied stone pagoda in Tamni, Uiseong County			December 20, 1962
78	Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
79	Seated gilt-bronze Buddha statue in Guhwang-ri, Gyeongju, in the National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
80	Standing gilt-bronze Buddha statue in Guhwang-ri, Gyeongju, in the National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
81	Standing stone maitreya statue of Gamsansa, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
82	Standing stone amitabha statue of Gamsansa, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
83	Gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
84	Rock-carved triad buddha in Seosan			December 20, 1962
85	Gilt-bronze triad Buddha with the inscription of cyclic year of Sinmyo (571 CE), Yongin			December 20, 1962
86	Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda from Gyeongcheonsa, a 10-story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
87	Crown of Silla from the Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju	Gyeongju National Museum		December 20, 1962
88	Royal girdle of Korea from the Gold Crown Tomb, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju	Gyeongju National Museum		December 20, 1962
89	Gold Buckle from Seogam-ri, Pyeongyang	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
90	A pair of golden earrings, Old Silla period (500-600). Found in Pubuchong Tomb, Pomun-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
91	A stoneware vessel in the shape of a warrior on horseback, from the Old Silla period, around 500-600 AD. Found in Geumnyeong-chong, Noseo-dong, Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province			December 20, 1962
92	Celadon kundika with willow and water fowl designs in silver, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
93	White porcelain jar with grape design in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
94	Celadon bottle in the shape of a melon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
95	Celadon openwork incense burner, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
96	Celadon pitcher in the shape of a tortoise, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
97	Celadon vase incised with lotus and arabesque designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
98	Celadon jar with inlaid peony designs, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
99	Galhangsa three-story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
100	Namgyewon seven-story stone pagoda, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
101	Stupa of State Preceptor Jigwang from Beopcheonsa Temple Site, Wonju	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
102	Stupa of State Preceptor Hongbeop from Jeongtosa Temple Site, Chungju	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
103	Twin Lion Stone Lantern of Jungheungsanseong Fortress, Buk District, Gwangju	Gwangju National Museum		December 20, 1962
104	Stupa for Priest Yeomgeo from Heungbeopsa, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
105	Three-story Stone Pagoda in Beomhak-ri, Sancheong	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
106	Stone triad amitabha with attendants and 28 other buddhist images, with an inscription of the cycle year Gyeyu, Cheongju			December 20, 1962
107	White porcelain jar with grape design in underglaze iron, Ewha Womans University, Seoul			December 20, 1962
108	Stele of Buddha Triad and a Thousand Buddhas with Inscription of "Gyeyu Year"			December 20, 1962
109	Grotto of Amitabha Buddha Triad, Gunwi			December 20, 1962
110	Portrait of Yi Je-hyeon, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
111	Portrait of An Hyang, Yeongju			December 20, 1962
112	East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas at Gameunsa Temple Site, Gyeongju			December 20, 1962
113	Celadon Tube-shaped Bottle with Willow Design in Underglaze Iron	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
114	Celadon Melon-shaped Bottle with Inlaid Peony and Chrysanthemum Design	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
115	Celadon Bowl with Inlaid Scroll Design	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962
116	Celadon Gourd-shaped Ewer with Inlaid Peony Design	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 20, 1962

Designated March 3, 1964

117. Seated iron vairocana Buddha statue of Borimsa temple, Jangheung County

118. Gilt-bronze pensive maitreya bodhisattva, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul

119. Standing gilt-bronze Buddha with inscription of the seventh year of Yeonga era, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

120. Bell of Yongjusa, Yongjusa temple, Hwaseong

121. Hahoetal and Byeongsantal masks, Andong

122. Three storied stone pagoda of Jinjeonsa temple site, Yangyang County

Designated February 28, 1966

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 September 16, 1967

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

Designated December 19, 1968

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, Leeum Art Museum, Yongin

130. Five storied stone pagoda of Jukjang-dong, Seonsan, Gumi

Designated November 7, 1969

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
131	고려말 화령부 호적 관련 고문서 [ko] Family register of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Kingdom	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		November 7, 1969
132	Jingbirok, the war memoirs by Yu Seongryong	Andong		November 7, 1969
133	Porcelain kettle in the shape of a lotus blossom	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		November 7, 1969
134	Gilt-bronze Standing Bodhisattva Triad	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		November 7, 1969

1970s

Designated December 30, 1970-December 21, 1971

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
135	Hyewon pungsokdo, thirty-leaf album of genre paintings by Sin Yunbok	Gansong Art Museum, Seoul		December 30, 1970
136	Dragon-head altar pillar	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		December 30, 1970
137	Bronze artifacts from Bisan-dong, Daegu	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin (2 subentries)		December 21, 1971
138	Gold Crown and Accessories	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		December 21, 1971
139	Painting of a gathering of immortals by Danwon	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		December 21, 1971
140	Mother-of-pearl mirror	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		December 21, 1971
141	Bronze mirror with fine linear design and a pair of knobs	Soongsil University, Seoul		December 21, 1971
142	Dongguk Jeongun complete set of 6 volumes	Konkuk University, Seoul		December 21, 1971

Designated March 2, 1972

143. Bronze artifacts, estimated to be from 200-100 BC. A bronze rattle with eight bells and a bronze mirror 14.5 cm 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 June 24, 1972

145. Bronze brazier with demon mask decoration, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

146. Excavated relics from Gangwon-do, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin (4 subentries)

Designated May 4, 1973

147. Petroglyphs in Cheonjeon-ri, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Designated July 10, 1973

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
148	십칠사찬고금통요 [ko] / Sipchilsachangogeumtongyo (History of China volumes 16,17) (book), (2 subentries)	Seoul National University, Seoul		July 10, 1973
149	Commentary on Chinese classics by Lu Zuqian, volumes 4–6, (2 subentries)	Seongbuk-gu, Seoul		July 10, 1973
150	송조표전총류 [ko] / Songjopyojeonchongnyu printed with Gyemi movable metal type	Seoul National University, Seoul		July 10, 1973

Designated December 31, 1973

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
151	Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (4 subentries)			December 31, 1973
151-1	Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty			December 31, 1973
151-2	Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty			December 31, 1973
151-3	Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty			December 31, 1973
151-4	Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty			December 31, 1973
152	Records of the Border Defense Council	Seoul National University, Seoul		December 31, 1973
153	Ilseongnok (Daily Records of the Royal Court and Important Officials)	Seoul National University, Seoul		December 31, 1973

Designated July 9, 1974

 

Crown of Baekje, the 154th national treasure of Korea.

154. Crown of Baekje. A pair of 30.7 cm golden diadem ornaments, early 6th century (Baekje). Found in the tomb of King Muryeong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do.

155. Crown of Baekje. The queen of King Muryeong's golden diadem ornaments, 22.6 cm.

156. A pair of king's earrings, made from gold and jade, early 6th century (Baekje). From the tomb of King Muryeong.

157. A pair of queen's earrings, made from gold. From the tomb of King Munyeong.

158. Two gold necklaces of the queen of King Muryeong, Gongju National Museum, Gongju

159. An 18.4 cm golden king's hairpin, early 6th century (Baekje dynasty). Found in the tomb of King Muryeong).

160. A pair of silver bracelets of the queen of King Muryeong, Gongju National Museum, Gongju

161. Bronze mirrors from the tomb of King Muryeong, Gongju National Museum, Gongju (3 subentries)

162. Seoksu, a 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. 41.5 cm by 35.2 cm, by 5 cm and 4.7 cm.

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 Deleted. Originally held by white porcelain bottle with plum and chrysanthemum designs in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul as it was considered as a rare example of 15th century porcelain in the Joseon dynasty, but was recently found to be a quite common chinese porcelain made in 14th century Yuan dynasty of china.^[5]

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 arhat 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 December 31, 1974-April 23, 1976

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
180	Landscape in winter [ko], painting by Kim Jeong-hui	Jongno-gu, Seoul		December 31, 1974
181	Certificate of passing state examination for Jang Ryangsu [ko]	Uljin County		November 13, 1975
182	Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from Seonsan-eup, Gumi	Daegu National Museum, Daegu		April 23, 1976
183	Gilt-bronze Standing Bodhisattva from Seonsan-eup, Gumi	Daegu National Museum, Daegu		April 23, 1976
184	Gilt-bronze Standing Bodhisattva from Seonsan-eup, Gumi	Daegu National University, Daegu		April 23, 1976
185	Saddharmapundarika sutra	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		April 23, 1976

Designated December 14, 1976

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

Designated August 22, 1977

187. Five storied imitation-brick pagoda in Sanhae-ri, Yeongyang County

Designated December 7, 1978

 

No. 191 Gold and jade crown with pendants exhibited at National Museum of Korea.

188. A gold and jade crown with pendants, Old Silla period. Heavenly Horse Tomb (Cheonma-chong), Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

189. A 19 cm 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 Gyeongju National Museum has the ownership of it.

192. A 120 cm 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, 25 cm high (reconstructed), from the Old Silla period (est. 500-600 AD). 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 February 8, 1979

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
196	신라백지묵서대방광불화엄경 주본 [ko]: Avatamsaka Sutra on white paper from the Silla period	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		February 8, 1979

Designated May 22, 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 April 30, 1979

200. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva statue, Busan Museum, Busan

1980s

Designated September 16, 1980

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
201	Rock-carved Seated Buddha in Bukji-ri, Bonghwa	Bonghwa-gun		September 16, 1980

Designated March 18, 1981

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 May 22, 1982

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

Designated November 16, 1982

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

Designated December 7, 1982

208. Hexagonal gilt-bronze sarira case, Jikjisa temple, Gimcheon

209. Five storied stone pagoda with 'Bohyeop' inscription, Dongguk University, Seoul

Designated May 30, 1984

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 August 6, 1984

 

Geumgangjeondo, the 217th national treasure of Korea

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 November 15, 1984

221. Seated wooden manjusuri statue, Sang-wonsa temple, Pyeongchang County

Designated December 7, 1984

222. Blue and white porcelain jar with plum and bamboo designs, Horim Museum, Seoul

Designated January 8, 1985

 

Geunjeongjeon Hall, the 223rd national treasure of Korea

 

No. 224 Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace

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 March 3, 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 14, 1986

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
231	Bronze Age Moulds from Yeongam (Presumed)	Soongsil University, Seoul		March 14, 1986

Designated October 15, 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 Museum, Busan

Designated November 29, 1986

234. Saddharmapundarika sutra in silver on indigo paper, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

235. Avatamsaka sutra in gold on indigo paper, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated March 9, 1987

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

Designated July 16, 1987

237. Gosan gugoksi hwabyeong, folding screen with calligraphy and painting, Goyang

238. Scrapbook of Prince Yi Yong, mid-15th century, Goyang

Designated December 26, 1987

239. Portrait of Song Siyeol, National Museum of Korea, Seoul

240. Portrait of Yun Duseo, Haenam County

Designated June 16, 1988

241. Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin

Designated November 14, 1988

242. Silla monument in Bongpyeong, Uljin County

Designated December 28, 1988

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
243	Commentary on Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 11	Hoam Art Museum, Yongin		December 28, 1988
244	Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 17	Myongji University Museum, Yongin		December 28, 1988
245	Index of Tripitaka volume 20	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 28, 1988
246	Daebojeokgyeong sutra [ko]	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		December 28, 1988

Designated April 10, 1989

247. Standing gilt-bronze bodhisattva in Uidang, Gongju

Designated August 1, 1989 or thereafter

	Name	Location	Image	Designation date
248	Map of Korea drawn during Joseon Period	Gwacheon		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
249	Donggwoldo, painting of a panoramic view for Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
250	Certificate of meritorious subject for Yi Wongil for his distinguished service in helping to establish the Joseon Kingdom, Jung-gu, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
251	Daeseung abidharma sutra [ko]	Jung-gu, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
252	Celadon Prunus Vase with Incised Lotus Design and Inscription of "Hyomun"			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
253	Celadon bowl inlaid peony design with relief lotus and arabesque designs	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
254	Celadon vase incised with lotus and branch designs, Jung-gu, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
255	Bronze bells believed to be from Chungcheongnam-do, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin (4 subentries)			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
256	Avatamsaka sutra part 1 [ko]	Gyeonggi Provincial Museum, Yongin		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
257	Avatamsaka sutra part 29 [ko]	Guinsa temple, Danyang County		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
258	White porcelain bottle with bamboo motif, Yongin			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
259	Buncheong jar with dragon design, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
260	Buncheong jarabyeong vase with peony design in underglaze iron, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
261	Two white porcelain jars, Hoam Art Museum, Yongin			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
262	Large white porcelain jar, Uhak Culture Foundation, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
263	Blue and white porcelain jar with landscape and flower and bird designs, Uhak Culture Foundation, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
264	Stele of Naengsu-ri, Yeongil, Pohang			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
265	Avatamsaka sutra part 13 [ko]	Jongno-gu, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
266	Avatamsaka sutra part 2 and 75, Horim Museum, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
267	Abidharma sutra part 12 [ko]	Horim Museum, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
268	Abidambipasa sutra 11,17, Horim Museum, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
269	Maha sutra part 6, Horim Museum, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
270	Celadon wine pot in the shape of monkey figure, Gansong Art Museum, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
271	Commentary on Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 12 [ko]	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
272	Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 32, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
273	Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 15, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
274	deleted (formerly held by a bronze cannon from a turtle ship that was found to be fake)			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
275	Pottery in the shape of a man on horseback, Gyeongju National Museum, Gyeongju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
276	Yogacaryabhumi sutra volume 53, Gacheon Museum, Incheon			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
277	Avatamsaka sutra part 36, Hansol Culture Foundation, Jeonju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
278	deleted: 이형 좌명원종공신녹권 및 함 [ko] (formerly: Certificate of meritorious subject for Yi Hyeong in the eleventh year of the reign of King Taejong of Joseon, Yeongdong County; re-designated as Treasure 1657)^[6]			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
279	Avatamsaka sutra part 74, Guinsa, Danyang County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
280	Bronze bell of Cheonheungsa temple at Mt Seonggeosan, National Museum of Korea, Seoul	National Museum of Korea, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
281	White porcelain wine pot, Horim Museum, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
282	Seated wooden amitabha Buddha statue and accompanying relics at Heukseoksa temple, Yeongju (4 subentries)			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
283	Second edition of Tonggam [ko]	Gyeongju		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
284	Mahaprajnaparamita sutra part 162,170,463	Gangnam-gu, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
285	Bangudae Petroglyphs in Daegok-ri, Ulsan			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
286	White porcelain bowl, Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
287	Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje from Neungsan-ri, Buyeo National Museum, Buyeo County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
288	Stone Buddhist relic box by King Wideok, Buyeo County^[7]			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
289	Five storied stone pagoda in Wanggung-ri, Iksan			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
290	Daeungjeon Hall and stairs of Tongdosa temple, Yangsan			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
291	Yonggamsugyeong [ko]	Korea University, Seoul		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
292	Epistle commemorating the renovation of Sangwon Temple at Mount Odae [ko]	Pyeongchang County, Gangwon		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
293	Standing Gilt-bronze Avalokitesvara Bodhisttva statue, National Museum of Korea, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
294	White porcelain bottle with grass and insect design in underglaze iron, copper, and cobalt blue, Kansong Art Museum, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
295	A crown of Baekje, Gilt-bronze crown from tumulus in Sinchon-ri, Naju, in the Naju National Museum			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
296	Five Buddhist paintings of Chiljangsa temple, Anseong			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
297	Buddhist painting of Ansimsa temple, Cheongwon County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
298	Buddhist painting of Gapsa temple, Gongju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
299	Buddhist painting of Sinwonsa temple, Gongju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
300	Buddhist painting of Janggoksa temple, Cheongyang County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
301	Buddhist painting of Hwaeomsa temple, Gurye County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
302	Buddhist painting of Cheonggoksa temple, Jinju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
303	Diary report of Seungjeongwon, Seoul National University, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
304	Jinnamgwan Hall, Yeosu			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
305	Sebyeonggwan, Tongyeong			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
306	Samgungnyusa part 3, 4, 5			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
307	Rock-carved triad Buddha in Taean County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
308	North rock-cut seated Maitreya buddha of Daeheungsa Temple, Haenam			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
309	Large Porcelain Jar, Seoul			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
310	Daeungjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa, Andong			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
311	Seated buddha image carved on rock pillar near Chilburam Hermitage at Namsan, Gyeongju			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
312	Amitābha wall painting in Geungnakjeon Hall of Muwisa, Gangjin County			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
313	Hwaeomtaeng painting in Hwaeomjeon Hall of Songgwangsa Temple, Suncheon			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
314	Stele accompanying stupa of buddhist priest Jijeungdaesa of Bongamsa, Mungyeong			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
315	Geungnakjeon hall of Hwaamsa, Wanju County, North Jeolla Province			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
316	Royal Portrait of King Taejo of Joseon, Jeonju, North Jeolla Province			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
317	Silla Monument in Jungseong-ri, Pohang			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
318	Dongui Bogam (3 copies; National Library of Korea, Academy of Korean Studies, Seoul National University)			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
319	Worincheongangjigok (Songs of the moon's reflection on a thousand rivers), Academy of Korean Studies			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
321	Wooden Amitabha Buddha Altarpiece at Daeseungsa Temple, Mungyeong			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
322	The Chronicles of the Three States, Sungam Archives of Ancient Books,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
323	Stone Maitreya Bodhisattva Statue at Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Nonsan,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
324	Leejae, revival of Korea document, Jinju National Museum,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
325	Commemorative Album of King Sukjong Entry, Ehwa Women's University Museum,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
326	Celadon of Soonwha Four Years, Seodaemun-gu,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
327	Glass Craft from Wangheungsa Temple Site in Buyeo, Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage,			August 1, 1989 or thereafter
328	Daejangjeon Hall and Rotating Sutra Case of Yongmunsa Temple, Yecheon	Yongmunsa Temple, Yecheon		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
329	Rain Gauge of Chungcheong Provincial Office, Gongju	National Meteorological Museum of Korea		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
330	Rain Gauge Pedestal of Gyeongsang Provincial Office, Daegu	National Meteorological Museum of Korea		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
331	Rain Gauge Pedestal of Imunwon hall	National Palace Museum of Korea		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
332	Sumanotap Pagoda of Jeongamsa Temple, Jeongseon	Jeongamsa Temple, Jeongseon		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
333	Dry-lacquered Seated Statue of Buddhist Monk Huirang at Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon	Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon		August 1, 1989 or thereafter
334	Gisa gyecheop (Album of Paintings of the Gatherings of Elders) and Case			August 1, 1989 or thereafter

See also

• Historic Sites of South Korea
• National Treasure (North Korea)
• Culture of Korea
• History of Korea

Notes

^ This list is drawn largely from the following: "Cultural properties search results". Cultural Heritage Administration website. Retrieved January 3, 2017. and "문화재검색" (in Korean). Cultural Heritage Administration.

1. "National Treasure (국보 國寶)" (in Korean). Empas/EncyKorea. Retrieved April 14, 2008.
2. "Heritage classification". Cultural Heritage Administration.
3. (in Japanese). Chosun Ilbo Japan. November 8, 2005. Archived from the original on February 15, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2008. 監査院は「日帝は1938年の『朝鮮宝物令』で文化財を指定した際、南大門を宝物1号に、現在の東大門(現在の宝物1号)を宝物2号に指定したが、光復 (独立)後も1962年にようやく国宝と宝物を指定した際、そのほとんどが日帝の宝物令にそのまま従って指定された」と明らかにした。
4. "국보 (國寶 national treasure)" (in Korean). Yahoo! Korea Encyclopedia.
5. "'백자동화매국문병' 국보 탈락…문화재청 "14세기 中서 제작"". April 29, 2020.
6. "국보 제278호" (in Korean). CHA. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
7. kdaq.empas.com

References

• National Museum of Korea, The (1985). Selected Treasures of National Museums of Korea. Seoul: Samhwa Publishing.
• "Cultural Heritage General Search (database)". Cultural Heritage Administration, Republic of Korea. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
• "문화재검색" (in Korean). Cultural Heritage Administration, Republic of Korea. Retrieved January 2, 2017.

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