Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a National Treasure and a Treasure?

National Treasures and Treasures both belong to Korea's national heritage. A Treasure is an important tangible asset among national heritage (2,453 currently listed), while a National Treasure is the highest grade among Treasures — those of especially great value from the perspective of human culture (368 items). In other words, National Treasures ⊂ Treasures.

How does visit verification work?

For now we offer only a visit checklist (localStorage), without login. GPS (5-minute dwell) and QR stamp verification are planned for the future.

Do I need to log in? Is my data saved?

No login is required right now. Visit records are stored in your browser's local storage and do not sync when you switch devices. Once Google/email login is introduced, cross-device sync will be possible.

Is the data accurate?

It is based on official data from the Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr). Some National Treasures (movable heritage held in museums, etc.) have no precise coordinates and are shown at the museum's location, with a notice on the marker.

Are all National Treasures and Treasures included?

Currently all 368 National Treasures, 2,453 Treasures, 569 Historic Sites, and 491 Natural Monuments — 3,881 national heritage items in total — are listed.