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🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 15Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGeungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa Temple, Andong(안동 봉정사 극락전 · 安東 鳳停寺 極樂殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Geungnakjeon Hall of Bongjeongsa Temple, located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 15 of Korea.Believed to have been built in the late 12th century during the Go..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 14Sabangchigi(사방치기 · Korean Hopscotch)🕰️ 1. IntroductionSabangchigi (사방치기) is a traditional Korean hopping game similar to hopscotch.It was one of the most popular playground games for children, especially girls, and was played in schoolyards, alleys, and village grounds.The name Sabangchigi literally means “hitting the four directions,” referring to the four s..

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 14Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaYeongsanjeon Hall of Geojo-sa Temple, Yeongcheon(영천 거조사 영산전 · 永川 居祖寺 靈山殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Yeongsanjeon Hall of Geojo-sa Temple, located in Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 14 of Korea.Believed to have been built in the late Goryeo period (14th cent..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 13: Biseokchigi(비석치기 · Stone Flicking Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionBiseokchigi (비석치기) is a traditional Korean outdoor game where players compete to knock down stacked stones using a flat stone thrown from a distance.The word biseok means “stone,” and chigi means “to hit” — perfectly describing this lively childhood pastime.Simple yet full of excitement, Biseokchigi r..

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 13Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGeungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, Gangjin(강진 무위사 극락보전 · 康津 無爲寺 極樂寶殿)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Geungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, located in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 13 of Korea.This wooden hall, constructed during the late Goryeo Dynasty (14th centu..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 12Gongginori(공기놀이 · Korean Jacks)🕰️ 1. IntroductionGongginori (공기놀이), or Korean jacks, is a beloved traditional game played mostly by children, especially girls.It is simple yet full of skill — a game that sharpens concentration, timing, and hand-eye coordination while bringing friends together through laughter and rhythm.Historically, this game was played usin..

🪔 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures Series 12Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Lantern in Front of Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple, Gurye(구례 화엄사 각황전 앞 석등 · 求禮 華嚴寺 覺皇殿 앞 石燈)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Stone Lantern in Front of Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple, located in Gurye, Jeollanam-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 12 of Korea.This ston..

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 11Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Pagoda at the Mireuksa Temple Site, Iksan(익산 미륵사지 석탑 · 益山 彌勒寺址 石塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Stone Pagoda at the Mireuksa Temple Site, located in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 11 of Korea.Built in the early 7th century during the Baekje Kingdom, it is the ol..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 11Gomujulnori(고무줄놀이 · Korean Elastic Rope Game)🕰️ 1. IntroductionGomujulnori (고무줄놀이) is a traditional Korean playground game primarily enjoyed by young girls, especially during school breaks or in neighborhood yards.The game combines rhythm, jumping, and song — a joyful exercise that nurtures coordination, friendship, and creativity.Though it may seem simple, G..

🍂 Korean Traditional Game Series 10Yeonnalligi(연날리기 · Kite Flying)🕰️ 1. History and IntroductionYeonnalligi (연날리기), or Korean kite flying, is a traditional outdoor activity that has delighted both children and adults for centuries.Originally introduced from China during the Goryeo Dynasty, it soon evolved into a uniquely Korean custom, blending art, craftsmanship, and the pure joy of play.Trad..