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Korean traditional paper moves closer to UNESCO heritage recognition

· By Hwang Dong-hee
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South Korea's centuries-old papermaking tradition, known as hanji, is closer to UNESCO recognition after an evaluation body recommended its inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday. The recommendation covers "Traditional knowledge and skills associated with t…

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