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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stele for King Jinheungs Territorial Expansion at Bukhansan

🏞️ Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 3Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele for King Jinheung’s Territorial Expansion at Bukhansan(북한산 신라 진흥왕 순수비)📖 1. History & DescriptionThe Stele for King Jinheung’s Territorial Expansion at Bukhansan, located in Uidong, Seoul, was designated as National Treasure No. 3 of Korea. It was erected in 555 CE, during the reign of King J..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Ten-Story Stone Pagoda at Wongaksa Temple Site

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 2Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaTen-Story Stone Pagoda at Wongaksa Temple Site(원각사지 십층석탑 · 圓覺寺址十層石塔)📖 1. History & DescriptionThe Ten-Story Stone Pagoda at Wongaksa Temple Site, located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, was designated as National Treasure No. 2 of Korea.It was erected in 1467, during the reign of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynas..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Sungnyemun

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 1Photo Source: Sungnyemun, National Heritage Administration Sungnyemun(숭례문 · 崇禮門 · Namdaemun)📖 1. History & DescriptionSungnyemun, also widely known as Namdaemun (“Great South Gate”), was the first designated National Treasure of Korea.It was originally constructed in 1398, during the early Joseon Dynasty, under the reign of King Taejo. As the main south..