Two sites in South Korea have applied for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

The Naganeup fortress was built in southwestern Korea during the Joseon dynasty, which ruled Korea for some 500 years until 1910. The fortress walls, government quarters, and surrounding homes of the local residents at the time remain in good condition. Also, it is noted for having preserved the intangible cultural heritage of Nagan military music, community rituals, and the traditional singing of Pansori.

Oeam Village is home to the Lee clans that hail from Yean in central Korea. The village illustrates very well how Confucian ideas influenced the formation of a village. It also retains the features of housing typical of the region.

Currently, South Korea has a total of eleven spots on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, including Doyoji Furnace in southern Korea, the Mount Seorak Nature Reserve in eastern Korea, and the Upo Wetland.