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National Treasure (North Korea)

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Chosŏn'gŭl
  
국보

Revised Romanization
  
Gukbo

Hancha
  
國寶

McCune–Reischauer
  
Kukpo

National Treasure (North Korea)

A National Treasure (국보; 國寶 : gugbo) is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to 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".

References

National Treasure (North Korea) Wikipedia