From the Chinese press

Protect quotidian cultural heritage

South Korea has launched a campaign to get ondol, the underfloor heating system used in traditional houses, listed as part of the world's cultural heritage, which has prompted Chinese netizens to point out that such underground heating systems are also widely used in Northeast China. However, it is unwise to simply make complaints with hindsight as it is the early bird that gets the worm, says an article on youth.cn. Excerpts:

South Korea has the right to apply for its customs and craft skills to be recognized as representing the country's historical or cultural characteristics and other country has no right to interfere.