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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Palsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 56Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaPalsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa Temple(Boeun, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Pagoda That Tells a LifeAt the heart of Beopjusa Temple, nestled on the slopes of Songnisan Mountain, rises Palsangjeon Hall — the only surviving five-story wooden pagoda-style hall in Korea.First built in the Unified Silla pe..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Haetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 51Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHaetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple(Yeongam, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. The Gate of EnlightenmentAt the foot of Wolchulsan Mountain in Yeongam stands the Haetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple, a structure that has greeted pilgrims for nearly a thousand years.Built in the early Goryeo period (..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Main Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple

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 : Nine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 48Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaNine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple(Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Tower of Light in the MountainsIn the peaceful forest of Odaesan Mountain, within Woljeongsa Temple, stands a magnificent pagoda unlike any other — the Nine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda, a masterpiece of stone archit..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : South and North Three-story Stone Pagodas and Stone Lantern of Borimsa Temple

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..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Iron Flagpole Supports at the Site of Yongdusa Temple

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 : Thirteen-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Jeonghyesa Temple

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 : Five-story Stone Pagoda of Nawon-ri, Gyeongju

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 : Three-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Goseonsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 38Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThree-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Goseonsa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Pagoda Rising from Ancient GroundAt the quiet site of Goseonsa Temple in Gyeongju stands a timeless masterpiece — the Three-story Stone Pagoda, a relic of devotion and harmony from the Unified Silla period (8th ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Three-story Stone Pagoda at the Site of Hwangboksa Temple

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 ..