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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 50Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMain Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple(Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Hall of Living FaithNestled in the serene foothills of Deoksungsan Mountain in Yesan stands the Main Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple — one of Korea’s oldest and most beautifully preserved wooden buildings.Constructed..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 44Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSouth and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple(Jangheung, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. Twin Pagodas of SerenityIn the tranquil valley of Borimsa Temple in Jangheung stand two graceful stone pagodas — the South and North Three-story Pagodas, accompanied by a Stone Lantern that illu..

🐉 Korean Folktale Series 64 “The Dream of King Jangsu of Goguryeo”(고구려 장수왕과 용꿈 · Goguryeo Jangsu-wang-gwa Yongkkum)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, there lived a wise and noble prince named Go Jangsu, son of the great King Gwanggaeto. From a young age, Jangsu was known for his sharp mind and gentle heart. Yet, as his father grew ill and the kingdom faced unrest, the young pri..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 41Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Flagpole Supports at the Site of Yongdusa Temple(Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. The Guardians of an Invisible BannerAt the ancient site of Yongdusa Temple in Cheongju stand two tall iron pillars — the Iron Flagpole Supports, silent yet powerful remnants of Silla’s Buddhist faith.Erected in the ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 40Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThirteen-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Jeonghyesa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Tower that Touches the SkyStanding in quiet solitude on the site of Jeonghyesa Temple in Gyeongju, the Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda rises elegantly against the horizon — a slender, timeless silhouette reachin..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 39Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaFive-story Stone Pagoda of Nawon-ri, Gyeongju(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Tower of Poised HarmonyIn the peaceful countryside of Nawon-ri, Gyeongju, stands a majestic relic of the Unified Silla period (8th century) — the Five-story Stone Pagoda, a symbol of balance, grace, and enduring devotion...

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 37Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThree-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Hwangboksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Pagoda of Royal FaithAt the ancient site of Hwangboksa Temple in Gyeongju stands a noble relic of Silla’s golden age — the Three-story Stone Pagoda, a symbol of harmony, reverence, and spiritual strength.Built ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 34Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaEast Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sulljeong-ri, Changnyeong(Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Tower Standing in Quiet GraceIn the tranquil fields of Sulljeong-ri, Changnyeong, rises a simple yet elegant structure — the East Three-story Stone Pagoda, a masterpiece of early Unified Silla stone archite..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 33Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele for the Territory Expansion of King Jinheung(Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a King’s VisionIn the quiet countryside of Changnyeong, a solitary stone monument stands — the Stele for the Territory Expansion of King Jinheung (Jinheung-wang Cheokgyeongbi).Erected in 561 CE, this st..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 30Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaBrick Pagoda at Bunhwangsa Temple (Mojeonseoktap)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Pagoda that Imitates BrickWithin the ancient temple grounds of Bunhwangsa in Gyeongju stands a remarkable pagoda unlike any other — the Brick Pagoda (Mojeonseoktap), meaning “stone tower imitating bricks.”Constr..