Ang “Arirang” (아리랑) ay isang katutubong awit ng Korea.
“Arirang” is a Korean folk song that can be informally referred to as the anthem of the Korean nation.
There are about 60 different versions of the song, all of which include a refrain similar to “Arirang, arirang, arariyo (아리랑, 아리랑, 아라리요).” It is estimated that the song is more than 600 years old.
“Arirang” is included twice on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. South Korea successfully submitted the song for inclusion on the UNESCO list in 2012. North Korea also successfully submitted the song for inclusion in 2014. In 2015, the South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration added the song to its list of important intangible cultural assets.
