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- You can see detailed lists of species by clicking the number of nationally protected species designated by the the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Cultural Heritage Administration, and Korea Forest Service.
- Click “Download List” to download the entire list of the nationally protected species of each institution. You can check which species are designated under multiple institutions.
Endangered wildlife species
267 species Ministry of Oceans and FisheriesMinistry of Oceans and Fisheries
83 species Cultural Heritage AdministrationNatural monuments (animals, plants)
461 species Korea Forest ServiceRare and special plants
931 speciesRare Plants | EX (Extinct) | EW (Extinct in the wild) | CR (Critically endangered) | EN (Endangered) | VU (Vulnerable) | NT (Near threatened) | DD (Data deficient) |
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571 species | 0 species | 4 species | 145 species | 123 species | 119 species | 70 species | 112 species |
Special Plants | Hallasan Mountain | Jirisan Mountain | Baekdusan Mountain | Ulleungdo Island | Geumgangsan Mountain | Seoraksan Mountain | Seoul | Baegyangsang Mountain | Gwangneung | Nangnimsan Mountain | Gunjasan Mountain | Gunjasan Mountain | Bujeon Plateau | Gwanmobong Peak | Baegunsan Mountain |
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360 species | 45 species | 46 species | 42 species | 36 species | 34 species | 23 species | 22 species | 16 species | 16 species | 16 species | 14 species | 14 species | 12 species | 12 species | 12 species |
※ Visit the Korea Forest Service’s database for detailed information.