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Heritages in Chungcheongnamdo

Seosan Maae Samjon Bulsang Buddhist Statue Seosan maae samjon bulsang is the three Buddhist statues carved in the cliff of Gaya Mountain in Seosan. It is estimated to be built during the end of 6th century or the early 7th century. Due to its scientific design, the Buddhist statues were well-preserved for a long time. [...]

Heritages in Jeollanamdo

Heritages in Jeollanamdo

Gochang, Hwasun, Ganghwa Goindol Dolmen Sites Forty percent of world’s Dolmen is distributed throughout Korean peninsula; Among them, Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmens were registered as UNESCO World Heritage. Gochang Dolmen Museum was built in the site of Gochang Dolmens, exhibiting more than 440 Dolmens of various sizes and shapes as well as different relics [...]

Heritages in Jeollabukdo

Heritages in Jeollabukdo

Mireuksaji Seoktap Stone Pagoda It is the Korean first stone pagoda made with granitic stones. It is called the Mireuksaji Seoktap(stone pagoda) because it is located inside of Mireuksaji where the legend about King Moo and Princess Seonhwa has been handed down generation after generation. At first, it was a seven story and 20 m [...]

Heritages in Gyeongsangnamdo

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon Depositories This building is the oldest and extant among the buildings in Haeinsa Temple. It was built in 15C. It is the only depository in the world designed to keep 81258 Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks, which was made in 13C. It changes the air and naturally regulates the humidity and temperature. Suro [...]

Heritages in Gyeongsangbukdo

Hahoe and Yangdong Historic Villages of Korea Hahoe Village is the Korean folk village, where customs and traditions during Joseon Dynasty are well-preserved. In July 2010, it, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, has been registered as UNESCO World Heritage. Hahoe Village is also well-known as the birthplace of Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance Drama. Bulguksa [...]

Return of Displaced Cultural Property from Abroad

In November, 2010 The U.S. promised to return all of 46,000 Inca artifacts kept by Yale University to Peru. Those artifacts were supposed to be returned after 18-month-long research. But, it took as long as a century to be returned to the owner. Weak and impoverished country, Peru. Nevertheless, its noble spirit remained intact. Not [...]

Korean Cultural Heritage

1. Documentary Cultural Heritage – Jikji In the history of the mankind, there have been many efforts to deliver information quickly and accurately. Before the invention of printing, there were paintings on the cave wall and images carved in a stone or on a wooden board. Stories were handed down orally. Countless hours and unmeasurable [...]

Hongye

Hongye

The word, Hongye is better known as the word ‘arch’ which refers the same thing. Hongye in Korean actually means a rainbow, but when you look at the shape of arch it is easy to figure out that it resembles a lot with a rainbow which is why people started to call it ‘Hongye’.   [...]

Seowon

Seowon

A person who leaves a mark in history and one who transcends time have one thing in common. They have unshakable principle in their mind and a person, a mentor, or someone that they look up to help them to become who they are and attain the heights of their greatness. A person who leaves [...]

The Korean Castles

The Korean Castles

The relationship between history and castles is like bread and buter. Historical cities and battles have always been with castles. Like this, castle and human are related deeply, and its evidences are all around the world. Generally, when you think ablut castles, you probably imagine European castles, and when you think about the place which [...]

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