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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 47Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of Buddhist Monk Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple(Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a Great Zen MasterIn the tranquil valley of Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong stands a grand stone stele — the Stele of Buddhist Monk Jingam (Jingam Seonsa Tapbi), a monument dedicated to one of the most revered m..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 46Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWall Paintings of Josadang Hall, Buseoksa Temple(Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. Colors That Whisper Across a Thousand YearsHidden within the quiet Josadang Hall of Buseoksa Temple are ancient wall paintings — silent witnesses to Korea’s early Buddhist artistry.Created during the late Goryeo to early ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 45Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaClay Seated Buddha of Buseoksa Temple(Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Timeless CompassionWithin the Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju sits a figure of serene grace — the Clay Seated Buddha (Sojo Yeorae Jwasang), a masterpiece of Korean Buddhist art that has watched over gen..

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 43Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWritings of Buddhist Monk Hyeseim (Gosin Jeseo)(Korea, Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. The Words of a Wise MonkAmong the literary treasures of the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) survives a rare and invaluable manuscript — the Writings of Buddhist Monk Hyeseim (Gosin Jeseo).Penned by Hyeseim (慧諶, 1178–1234), a revered ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 42Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWooden Buddhist Triad Shrine of Songgwangsa Temple(Suncheon, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Shrine of Quiet DevotionWithin the serene precincts of Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon rests a small yet profoundly sacred object — the Wooden Buddhist Triad Shrine (Mokjo Samjon Bulgam).Crafted in the late Goryeo ..

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...