 The CHA classifies cultural heritage into five major categories ( state @-@ designated heritage , city and province @-@ designated heritage , cultural heritage material , registered cultural heritage , undesignated cultural heritage ) and these are divided further into subcategories . Besides tangible cultural heritage , South Korea aims to preserve its intangible cultural heritage as well , including folk customs , music , dance and handicraft . The program also includes " living national treasures " – people who possess the knowledge and skills important to pass down intangible cultural heritage to new generations . South Korea has founded several educational centers throughout the country and established a university , specifically dedicated to heritage preservation . 
