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UNESCO is likely to add traditional Korean paper 'hanji' to its intangible cultural heritage list, according to a document released Wednesday (France time) and reported by Yonhap and the Korea Times. The listing covers the knowledge and skills associated with hanji production. Separately, North Korea is virtually certain to have taekwondo inscribed on the same UNESCO list as one of its traditional martial arts, with a technical advisory body backing the move. South Korea, which globally popularized taekwondo, faces criticism for missing a joint bid; the Korea Heritage Service head says a joint listing with the North is considered unlikely, and the Korea Times reports Seoul ignored a 2023 North Korean offer for a joint registration.