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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 32Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaTripitaka Koreana Woodblocks of Haeinsa Temple(Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. The Scriptures Carved in FaithDeep in the mountains of Hapcheon, within the serene halls of Haeinsa Temple, rest over 80,000 wooden printing blocks known as the Tripitaka Koreana, or Palman Daejanggyeong — literally “Eighty..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 31Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheomseongdae Observatory(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Oldest Observatory in the EastRising quietly over the plains of Gyeongju stands Cheomseongdae, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Korea.Built during the reign of Queen Seond..

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..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 29Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaThe Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Bell That Echoes Through TimeIn the ancient city of Gyeongju stands one of Korea’s most magnificent relics — the Great Bronze Bell of King Seongdeok, also known as the Emille Bell.Cast in 771 CE during the reign ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 28Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha of Baengnyulsa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha Who Heals with LightOn the serene grounds of Baengnyulsa Temple in Gyeongju stands the Gilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), a luminous figure of healing and hope.Created in the Unifie..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 27Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Infinite Light and CompassionWithin the tranquil halls of Bulguksa Temple, facing east toward the morning sun, sits the Gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue — a radiant symbol of mercy and enlightenment.C..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 26Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Cosmic LightInside the main hall of Bulguksa Temple sits the Gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue, a magnificent embodiment of light, wisdom, and the boundless compassion of the universe.Created during..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 25Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of King Taejong Muyeol(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The King Who Unified the LandStanding quietly in Gyeongju, the Stele of King Taejong Muyeol honors Kim Chun-chu (604–661), the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom, who played a pivotal role in unifying the Three Kingdoms of Korea — Silla, Baekje,..