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Inventory of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Republic of KOREA

*Missing numbers are the intangible cultural heritages, revoked or integrated to similar heritages.

*Descriptions on the national intangible cultural heritages have been uploaded on the official

website of the Cultural Heritage Administration in Korean only. It is for that reason that the

description of the element (Ssireum) is translated in English and attached at the end of this fi le.

Category 1: Traditional Performing Arts

Designation Name Specific Region Communities/individuals

No. (If any) (managed by state)

1 JongmyoJeryeak (Royal Seoul JongmyoJeryeak Safeguarding Association Ancestral Ritual Music in the Jon!jmVO Shrine J

2 YangjuByeolsandaeNori Gyeonggi-do YangjuByeolsadaeNori Safeguarding (Mask Dance Drama of Yangju) Association

www.sandae.com

5 Pansori (Epic Chant) Individuals

6 Tongyeon~angdae Gyeongsangnam- TongyeongOgwangdae Safeguarding (Mask Dance Drama of Tongyeong) do Association

www.okwangdae.or.kr

7 GoseongOgwangdae (Mask Gyeongsangnam- GoseongOgwangdae Safeguarding Dance Drama of Goseong)

do Association

www.ogwangdae.or.kr

11-1 JinjuSamcheonpoNongak Gyeongsangnam- JinjuSamcheonpoNongak Safeguarding (Farmers' Performance of Samcheonpo, Jlnju) do Association

www.nonqak.or.kr

11-2 PyeongtaekNongak Gyeonggi-do PyeongtaekNongak Safeguarding (Farmers' Performance of Pyeongtaek) Association

www.etnongak.or.kr

11-3 lriNongak (Farmers' Performance of lril

Jeollabuk-do IriNongak Safeguarding Association

11-4 GangneungNongak Gangwon-do GangneungNongak Safeguarding (Farmers' Performance of Gangneung) Association

I www.gnnongak.or.kr

11-5 lmsiiPilbongNongak Jeollabuk-do ImsiiPilbongNongak Safeguarding (Farmers' Performance of Pilbong, lmsil) Association

' www.pilbong.co.kr

11-6 I GuryeJansuNongak I Jeollanam-do GuryeJansuNongakSafeguarding (Farmers' Performance of Jansu, Gurye) Association

12 I JinjuGeommu (Sword Dance Gyeongsangnam- JinjuGeommuSafeguarding Association of Jinju)

do

15 BukcheongSajaNoreum Seoul BuncheongSajaNoreum Safeguarding (Llon Mask Dance of

Association Buk~ f--

GeomungoSanjo (Free-style Seoul I Individuals 16 Geomungo Solo Music,

17 BongsanTalchum (Mask Seoul BongsanTalchum Safeguarding Dance Drama of Bongsan)

Association

www.bongsantal.com

18 DongnaeYaryu (Mask Dance Busan DongnaeYaryu Safeguarding Association Drama of Dongnae)

WWW.Ji!USanminsok.or.kr

19 SeonsoriSan~eong (Folk Seoul SeonsoriSantaryeong Safeguarding Song of the Mountain

Association Performed in a Standing PositionJ

20 DaegeumJeongak (Classical D~eum Solo Musicl

Seoul Individuals

23 GayageumSanjo and Byeongchang (Free-style

Individuals

Gayageum Solo and Music and Singing}

27 Seungmu(Monk's dance) Gyeonggi-do Individuals

29 SeodoSori (Folk Song of the Individuals Western Provinces)

30 Gagok (lyric Song Cycles Individuals Accompanied by an Orchestra)

34 GangnyeongTalchum (Mask Seoul GangryeongTalchumSafeguarding Dance Drama of Gangnyeong) Association

www.gangeteong.com

39 Cheoyongmu {Dance of Seoul CheoyongmuSafeguarding Association cheo·\.:ono} 40 HakYeonhwadaeHapseolmu Seoul HakYeonhwadaeHapseolmuSafeguarding

(Crane Dance and Lotus Association Flower Dance)

41 Gasa (Narrative Song) Seoul Individuals

43 SuyeongYaryu (Mask Dance Busan SuyeongYaryuSafeguarding Association Drama of Suyeong)

www.suyeongminsok.or.kr

45 DaegeumSanjo (Free-style Daeoat.~m Solo Musicj

Individuals

46 PiriJeongak and Daechwita Seoul PiriJeongak and DaechwitaSafeguarding (Classical Piri Solo and

Association Milita__!Y Band Music)

49 SongpaSandaeNori (Mask Seoul SongpaSandaeNoriSafeguarding Dance Drama of Songpa)

Association

51 Namdodeutnorae(Farmer's Jeollanam-do NadodeuiNoraeSafeguarding Association so~

57 I GyeonggiMinyo (Folk Song I Gyeonggi-do Individuals of G ~-~-i Area)

61 EunyuJTalchum (Mask Dance Incheon EunyuiTalchumSafeguarding Association Drama of Eunyul)

www.eunyul.com

69 HahoeByeolsingutTallori Gyeongsangbuk- HahoeByeolsigutTalloriSafeguarding (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe) do Association

www.hahoemask.co.kr

73 GasanOgwangdae (Mask Gyeongsangnam- GasanOgwangdaeSafeguarding Dance Drama of Gasan)

do Association

www.gsokwangdae.com

79 Baltal (Foot Mask Theater) Individuals

81 JindoDasiraegi Play of Jindof

(Dasiraegi Jeollanam-do JindoDasiraegiSafeguarding Association

83-1 GuryeHyangjeJulpungnyu Jeollanam-do GuryeHyangjeJulpungnyuSafeguarding (String Ensemble of Gurye)

Association

83-2 lriHyangjeJulpungnyu (String Jeollabuk-do IriHyangjeJulpungnyuSafeguarding Ensemble of lri)

Association

84-1 GoseongNongyo Song of Goseong)

(Farmers' Gangwon-dO GoseongNongyoSafeguarding Association

www.nong;to.co m

84-2 Yecheon TongmyeongNongyo Gyeongsangbuk- YecheonTongmyeongNongyoSafeguarding (Farmers' Song of

Association Tonamyeong, Yecheon) do

92 Taepyeongmu (Dance of Individuals Peace}

95 JejuMinyo (Folk Song of Jeju-do JejuMinyoSafeguarding Association Je)u)

97 Salpurichum Dance'

{Exorcism Individuals

129 Arirang (Korean folk song) Korean People

Category 2: Traditional Craftmanship

Designation Name Specific Region(If any) Communities/individuals

No. (managed by state)

4 Gannil Making)

(Horsehair Hat Individuals

10 Najeonjang lnla\llool

(Mother-of-pearl Individuals

14 HansanMosiJjagi (Fine Ramie Weaving of Hansan)

Chungcheongnam-do Individuals

22 Maedeupjang Knotting).

(Decorative Gyeonggi-do Individuals

28 NajuSaetgollai (Cotton Jeollanam-do Individuals Weaving of Najul

31 Nakjukjang PyroQraph';')

(Bamboo Jeollanam-do Individuals I

32 GokseongDolsil!ai (Hemp Weaving of GokseongJ

Jeollanam-do Individuals

G5 Jogakjang (Metal Engraving) Seoul Individuals

42 Akgijan:g (Musical Instrument Makina·t

Individuals -47 Gungsijang (BmY and AirCYtN

Making) Individuals

~ Oancheongjang (Ornamental Individuals Painting)

3 Chaesangjang (Bamboo Jeollanam-do Individuals Case Weavina1

55 Somokjang (Wood Furniture Gyeonggi-do Individuals Making)

60 Jangdojang (Ornamental Jeollanam-do Individuals Knife Makinol

64 Ouseokjang (Metal Craft) Individuals

65 BaekdoJX:~Yeonjukjang Jeollabuk-do Individuals jNickei-Coooer Pi1Pe Making)

66 Manggeonjang (Horsehair Jeju-do Individuals Headband MakinoJ -

67 Tanggeonjang (Horsehair Hat Making)

Jeju-do Individuals

74 Daemokjang (Traditional Individuals Wooden Architecture)

77 Yugijang (Brassware Making) Gyeonggi-do Individuals

78 lpsajang (Silver or Gold Seoul Individuals lnlaYJngl

80 Jasujang (Embroidery) Individuals

87 MyeongjuJjagi (Silk Weaving) Gyeongsanbuk-do Doosansonmyeongju

Safeguarding

Association r-

88 Badijang (Reed Making) Individuals

89 Chimseonjang (Needl work) Seoul Individuals -91 Jewajang (Roof Tile Making) Jeollanam-do Individuals !-

93 Jeontongjang (Quiver Gyeongsanbuk-do Individuals Making1

96 Onggijang Mattfool

(Earthenware Individuals -

99 Sobanjang (Tray-table Individuals Making) 1-- --

100 Individuals Okjang (J.ade Craft) Jeollanam-do

~01 GeumsokHwaljajang (Metal Chungcheongbuk-do Individuals Movable Type Makiogl -- Baecheopjang (Mounting) Individuals [102

t-Wanchojang (Sedge 1--

103 Incheon Individuals Weaving)

105 -106

107

108

-- -Sagijang (Ceramic Making) Gyeongsangbuk-do Individuals

(CaJhgraphlc Seoul Individuals

Mokjogakjang Scul ture)

(Wood

Geyongsangbukdo Individuals ---+----

Individuals

-

I

r-----109 Hwagakjang (Ox Horn

lnla'jing} Seoul

110 Yundojang (Geomantic Jeollabuk-do Compass Making}

f-1-1_2 ___ -I.....;J~u~ch:-'e'"o :-ljang (Casting)

Chungcheongbuk-do

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

Chiljang Makif'l91

(Lacquerware Seoul

Yeomjang (Bamboo Blind Gyeongsangnam-do Making)

Dyeing) . Yeomsaekjang (Natural I Jeollanam-do

Hanjijang (Korean Paper I Making I Bulhwajang PaintinJl)

(Buddhist Gyeonggi-do

Geumbakjang (Gold Leaf Gyeonggi-do lm_I!rinting)

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

Individuals

120 Seokjang (Stone Masonry) Gyeonggi-do Individuals

121---------~B-e-on-wa~j-an-g~(T~il-e~R~o-o~fin-g~)---+-S~eo_u_I~~---------;-I-nd-i-vi_d_u_al_s ________ --1

---124 GungjungChaehwa (Royal Gyeongsangnam-do Individuals f-----------r~S~ilk~F~I~ower~M~a~k~in~lQ¥1·~~--~-------

Seonjajang (Fan Making) Jeollabuk-do 128 Individuals

Category 3: Traditional Social Practices

Designatio Name Specific Region(If J Communities/individuals

n No. any) (managed by state)

38 JoseonWangjoGungjungEums ik (Royal Culinary Art of the

Seoul Individuals

-- Joseon Dynasty)

86-1 Munbaeju (Munbaeju Liquor) Seo Individuals

86-2 MyeoncheonDugyeonju Chungcheongna MyeoncheonDugyeonjuSafeguard (Ougyeonju Liquor of

l Myeoncheon m-do ing Association

186-3 Gyeongjugyodongbeopju(Bre Gyeongsangbuk- Individuals wed wine made by Mr. choi's house} do

! Korean People I Jeda (Tea Making} -

130 j

Category 4: Traditional Rituals

Designati Name Specific Communities!individuals

on No. Region(If any) (managed by state)

1

EunsanByeolsinje t----- I EunsanByeolsinjeSafeguarding 9 Chungcheongn

(Village Ritual of Eunsan) am-do

1 Association

so Yeongsanjae Seoul YeongsanjaeSafeguarding Association (Celebration of

www.bongwontem~le.or.kr Buddha's Sermon on Vulture Peak Mountain)

56 I JongmyoJerye (Royal Seoul JongmyoJeryeSafeguarding Association I Ancestral Ritual in the JOOQm Shrine) www.jongm:to.net

70 YangjuSonorigut Gyeonggi-do YangjuSonorigutSafeguarding Association (Shamanic Ox Performance of Yan11iu ) www.sonor~.com

71 Jejuchilmeoridanggut(Fi Jeju-do JejuchilmeoridanggutSafeguarding shing village's shaman

Association ritual.)

72 JindoSsitgimgut Jeollanam-do JindoSsitgimgutSafeguarding Association (PurifiCation Ritual of Jindot

82-1 DonghaeanByeolsingut Busan DonghaeanByeolsingutSafeguarding (Village Ritual of the

Association East Coast)

82-2 SeohaeanBaeyeonsingu Incheon SeohaeanyeonsingutmitDaedonggutSafe t and Daedonggut

guarding Association (Fishing Ritual of the West Coast) www.mudang.org

82-3 WidoTtibaennori (Ttibae Jeollabuk-do Wido TtibaennoriSafeguarding Association Boat Festival of Wido lslandJ

82-4 NamhaeanByeolsingut Gyeongsangna NamhaeanByeolsingutSafeguarding (Village Ritual of the South Coast) m-do Association

www.nbg.co.kr

85 SeokjeonDaeje Seoul SeokjeonDaejeSafeguarding Association (National Rite to

www.sukjun.net Confucius )

90 Hwanghae-do Incheon Hwanghae-do PyeongsanSonoreumgu

PyeongsanSonoreumgutSafeguarding l (Shamanic Ox Performance of Pyeongsan, Hwanghae-

Association

- doj

98 Gyeonggi-do Dodanggut Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do DodanggutSafeguarding (Tutelary Rite of Gyeonggi-do) Association

www.dodanQ98.com

104 Seoul Saenamgut Seoul Seoul SaenamgutSafeguarding (Shamanic Performance

Association of Seoul)

111 SajikDaeje {National Rite to Gods of Earth

Seoul SajikDaejeSafeguarding Association

and Grain} www.rfo.co.kr

125 Sa m hwasaSuryukjae Gangwon-do SamhwasaGukhaengSuryukdaejaeSafegua (Water and Land

rding Association Ceremony of Samhwasa Temple) www.samhwasa.or.kr --

126 JingwansaSuryukjae Seoul JingwansaGukhaengSuryukjaeSafeguardin (Water and Land ! g Association Ceremol}y of Jingwansa

Temple) www.jingwansa.org

127 AraennyeokSuryukjae Gyeongsangna AraennyeokSuryukjaeSafeguarding (Water and Land

Association Ceremony of m-do

G~eongsanc-do}

Category 5 Traditional Festive Events, Pastime, and Martial Arts

Designati Name Specific Communities/individuals

on No. Region(If any) (managed by state)

3 Namsadangnori(Vagabond Seoul N amsada ngnoriSafeguardi ng troupe's performance)

Association

www.namsadang.or.kr . Ganggangsullae (Circle Jeollanam-do GangangsullaeSafeguarding 8 Dance)

Association

13 GangneungDanoje {Dano Gangwon-do GangneungDanojeSafeguarding Festival of Gangneung)

Association

24 AndongChajeonNori Gyeongsangbuk AndongChajeon NoriSafeguardi ng (Chariot Battle of Andong)

-do Association

25 YeongsanSoemeoriDaegi Gyeongsangna YeongsanSoemeoriDaegiSafeguarding (Wooden Bull Fight of

Association Yeongsan) m-do

26 YeongsanJuldarigi (Tug-of- Gyeongsangna YeongsanJuldarigiSafeguarding war of Yeongsan)

m-do Association

33 GwangjuChilseokGossaum Gwangju GwangjuChilseokGossaumNoriSafegu Nori (Loop Fight of

arding Association Gwangju)

www.gossaum.com

44 Hanjanggunnori(General Gyeongsangbuk Gyeonsan Jain DanojeSafeguarding Han's dance and memorial ceremony) -do Association

58 Jultagl (Tightrope Walking) Gyeonggi-do Individuals

62 Jwasuyeongeobangnori(Fis Busan JwasuyeongeobangnoriSafeguarding hing village's festival)

Association

www.su~eongminsok.or. kr -

MiryangBaekjungNori MiryangBaekjungNoriSafeguarding 68 Gyeongsangna (Baekjung Festival of Miryang) m-do Association

75 I GijisiJuldarigi (Gijisi Tug-of- Chungcheongna GijisiJuldarigiSafeguarding war)

m-do Association

www.gijisi.com

76 Taekkyeon (Traditional Chungcheongbu TaekkyeonSafeguarding Association Korean Martial Art)

k-do

122

123

Yeondeunghoe Lantem Festival BeopseongpoDanoje (Dano Festival Beopseongpo)

Category 6 Traditional Knowledge

Designation Name

No.

of

132 Haenyo{Women Divers)

Description on Ssireum

Classification

Number

Name

Designation Date

Address

Owner

Communities

Description

Seoul Yeondeunghoe Safeguarding Council

Jeollanam-do BeopseongpoDanojeSafeguarding

Association

www.bspdanoje.co.kr

Specific RegionOf Communities/ind ividua Is

any) (managed by state)

Korean People

National Intangible Cultural Heritage

131

Ssireum(Korean Wrestling)

2017.01.04.

N/A

N/A

Korea Ssireum Association

Ssireum(Korean Wrestling is a traditional

Korean folk sport in which two wrestlers, each

holding the other's satba(belt), strive to beat

their opponent by bringing his body to the

ground.

Based on the Korean people's unique

community culture, various forms of the sport

have handed down until today.

As a representative folk game of Korea, the

historicity of Ssireum has been clearly identified

through diverse relics, documents, and

paintings ranging from the ancient Three

Kingdoms period to the modern era.

In addition, the composition of the match and

the techniques of Ssireum express the

uniqueness of Korean wrestling. I

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Ssireum : Traditional Wrestling in the Republic of Korea( Extracts)

Relevant inventory

Name of the

- -~ ~--~ --l State-Designated under the-Act on the Safeguarding and Promotion of Intangible Type of the mventory

Cultural Heritage

Reference No. of the I National Intangible Cultural Heritage No.131

element

Management agency Cultural Heritage Administration for the inventory l Date of creation of the December 21' 20 11 inventory

• Date of recent revision \ January 4, 2017

I of the inventory .1--,

M!8 element

(Korean, English) Ssieum : Korean Wrestling

Domains of the 3. Social practices, rituals and festive events

element I 4. Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe

Communities for

Communities of safeguarding Korea Ssireum Association and its local chapters

the element -Geographical range Across the territory of the Republic of Korea

L __

Concepts of the

element

1. Ssireum is a definitive Korean folk tradition, a type of wrestling when two players who wear a fabric belt

\ called Satba that wraps around their waists and the tight lock onto the opponent's satba, and employ various

techniques to knock the opponent to the ground.

2. Ssireum is played on diverse occasions, including traditional holidays such as Daeboruem (fifteenth day of the

first lunar month), Samjinnal (third day of the third lunar month), Chopail (eighth day of the fourth lunar month),

Dano(fifth day of the fifth lunar month), Baekjung (fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month), Chuseok (fifteenth

J day of the eighth lunar month), Jungyangjeol(ninth day of the ninth month). And ssireum games mainly occur on I

important points in the annual agricultural cycle, including early in a new year wishing for a bumper harvest,

during the planting season for mobilizing labor for irrigation, after the weeding of fields as relaxation for

farmers, and after the harvesting celebration of the corps.

3. Ssireum games take place on sand in any empty space around a neighborhood, and are open to participation

by community members of all ages, and proceeding from aegi ssireum for those under 10 to chonggak ssireum

for teenagers to sang ssireum for those over 20. The winner of sang ssireum in the final game for adults is

awarded an ox and the title jangsa. The customary practice of providing an ox as a prize is meant to allow the

winner to farm more effectively since most of participants of the ssireum games were farmers in the agricultural

\ society.

4. The strict compliance with rules and etiquette, the sense of fair play, and the discipline of learning and

practicing that are required for ssireum help wrestlers develop self-control and self-discipline. By demonstrating

courtesy for each opponent, spectators, and judges before the start of a ssirem game, ssireum serves as a means

to cultivated sense of respect and consideration for others. In addition the cooperative and role-sharing spirit

fosters a positive mindset and attitude both toward the self and others.

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5. Ssireum is a sport and game characterized by inclusiveness and openness that can be played and shared

regardless of differences in social status, gender, age, region, expert experience, or nationality.

[ Ssireum usually takes place within a circle ring, covered with mounded sand. Before the start of a ssireum ]

game, two wrestlers show their respect to each other and prepare for the game by sitting with their knees facing

each other. The two wrestlers begin the game by kneeling on the sand in a grappling position with grabbing a

belt (satba) that is wrapped around opponents' waist and thigh. 1

2. Two wrestlers game their strength and skills against one another by employing the diverse techniques to exert

players' strength - grappling, pushing, throwing, and turning- that all take place within a split second. When a

smaller player throws down a much bigger competitor, evoking "David vs. Goliath" the excitement of the

audience is redoubled.

3. The winner in the final game of sang ssireum for adults is awarded an ox and the titlejangsa. When the games

are over, the jangsa rides the ox and parades around the neighborhood for celebration. -- -- -- - -

1. Ssireum, the Korean public of the significant of the folk and sports within their intangible cultural heritage, is

widely practiced among families, local communities, school, and university.

2. Children learn how to wrestle from their family members. The familial-level transmission serves as the

Transmission of foundation of the inter-generational transmission of ssireum. Local communities hold annual open wrestling

the element J tournaments on seasonal holidays and local festivals. Elementary, middle, and high schools provide instruction

on the theory and practice of the wrestling through physical education, sports days, and extracurricular activities.

Universities offer wrestling courses as part of a liberal arts or physical education major.

3. The Korea Ssireum Association regularly organizes wrestling tournaments, disseminating professional

knowledge and expert skills on ssireum.

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4. It is particularly notable that efforts are made to disseminate ssireum among children, women, and people

from abroad. Besides, the public media that broadcasts of ssirem games plays a significant role in publically

I diffusing the relevant wrestling techniques and knowledge

1. Surpassing the scope of an individual sport and game, and as a living heritage, ssireum is an important

intangible cultural heritage that functions to enhance community cohesion and unity. Ssireum, transmitted

through generations, has been created and recreated through the process of Koreans' long-time adaption to the

Social functions I natural environment and their responses to social and historical conditions, thereby offering a sense of continuity

and cultural and identity for Koreans.

meanings of the 2. Ssireum also shed light on the significance of 'cultural diversity in the field of intangible cultural heritage'.

element Many countries have developed diverse forms of games similar to ssireum depending on their natural and

historic settings. There are also similar types of sports in South America and Africa. In this sense, ssireum

, proposes a platform for studying differences and similarities of diverse wrestling practices in the world, and will

offer an opportunity to consider the organization of a global ssrieum festival or symposium to raise awareness in 1

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the context of cultural diversity.

1. The Korean government has provided institutional and administrative support for the safeguarding of ssireum.

First, the government guides to be included ssireum in the curriculum of elementary, middle, and high schools as

regular or irregular courses, and certified it as a major for higher education.

2. Second, the government offers subsidies to ssireum organizations to support their safeguarding activities. An

annual budget of 1.2 billion KRW (approx. 1.2 million USD) is granted to the Korea Ssireum Association and its

regional offices to subsidize national tournaments and professional athletes. And the regional offices to be used

not only for safeguarding measures, but also for raising the profile of ssireum by organizing festivals, public

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J3. Third, Korean people consider ssireum as one of its 100 Korean Cultural Symbols, spotlighting ssireum not

just as a popular folk game, but also as an essential element of Korean culture. In recognition of its cultural value

of global proportions, the government registered ssireum on the state list of intangible cultural heritage in 2011.

4. Fourth, the government enacted the Ssireum Promotion Act in 2012. The act stipulates that opportunities for

ssireum education among the general public should be expanded to encourage ordinary Koreans to voluntarily

participate in the safeguarding and practice of ssireum. Dano, one of the main seasonal holidays (falling on the

fifth day of the fifth lunar month), has been designated "Ssireum Day."

5. Academics and experts have been engaged in research, publishing, and lecturing for the safeguarding of

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nine research reports, and 25 books on ssireum. ------~

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Classification National Intangible Cultural Heritage 131

Name of Cultural Properties Ssireum (Korean Wrestling}

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Designated Date 2017 01 .04

Address Repulie of Korea

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Manager Korea SSifeUITI Association

Ssua.m (Korean Vlkestling} is a traditional Korean~ sport in which two wrestlers each holding the othel's satba

(bell}, strive to beat their opponent by bringing his body to the ground

Based on the Korean people's umque community culture, vanous forms of the sport have handed down un~ today.

As a representative fol<; game of Korea, the historicity of ss1re1J11 has been clearly identified through diverse relics

doa.ments, and paintings ranging from the ancient Three Kingdoms penod to the modem era

In addition, the composrtion of the match and the techn~ques of SSireum express the oo~queness of Korean wrestling

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