country. South Korea
year of inscription. 2014
criteria. Cultural
The Namhansanseong WHS is located in Gyeonggi province. It served as an emergency capital of the Joseon Dynasty (1392CE – 1910CE). The area was settled from as early as the 7th century CE, and was rebuilt several times. Its importance increased in the 17th century CE, pending a potential attack from the Qing Dynasty in China. In its current form, it takes in Chinese and Japanese influences and incorporates military defence ideas of that era, and has become a symbol of Korean sovereignty.
