S. Korea seeks UNESCO heritage status for ginseng, taekwondo traditions

SEOUL - South Korea has applied for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its ginseng culture and is planning a future application for the training culture of its traditional martial art of taekwondo, the heritage authority said.The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Wednesday it had submitted a nomination for inscription onto UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for "The Insam Tradition: Knowledge, Skills, and Cultural Practices Related to Ginseng in the Republic of Korea."The ginseng tradition reflects Korea's long-standing belief in health …READ FULL ARTICLE