{
  "id": 18197657,
  "title": "UNESCO likely to list traditional Korean paper 'hanji' as cultural heritage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural-18197657",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T22:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20261105/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural-heritage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The traditional Korean paper known as hanji may soon gain recognition as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. During its recent deliberation, the organization's body categorized the traditional knowledge and skills involved in producing hanji and related cultural practices in South Korea as recommended for inscription. Hanji, made from the bark of mulberry trees, boasts a history of approximately a thousand years, with its intricate craftsmanship skills being passed down across generations. This eco-friendly material, initially used for writing, has expanded its utility to include eco-friendly construction, household items, and artistic creations. A final determination on the inscription is anticipated between November 30 and December 5, when the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage convenes in Xiamen, China. The application process for the list encompasses three categories.",
  "summary": "The knowledge and skills associated with the production of \"hanji,\" or traditional Korean paper, are likely to be added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO said Thursday its deliberative body has categorized \"traditional knowledge and skills associated with the production of hanji, traditional Korean paper, and related cultural practices in the Republic of Korea\" as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "UNESCO likely to list traditional Korean paper 'hanji' as cultural heritage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-likely-to-list-traditional-korean-paper-hanji-as-cultural",
        "published": "2026-11-04T21:31:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "UNESCO body recommends Japan's shodo calligraphy for cultural heritage list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/unesco-body-recommends-japans-shodo-calligraphy-for-cultural-heritage",
        "published": "2026-11-04T22:33:48.000Z"
      }
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}