Yeongju Buseoksa Temple, South Korea

Yeongju Buseoksa Temple, South Korea

Buseoksa Temple was built in 676 during the reign of King Munmu (661-681) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC- AD 935). The Great Monk Uisang founded the temple (625-702) upon orders from the king. 355

Yeongju Seonbichon Village, South Korea

Yeongju Seonbichon Village, South Korea

Seonbichon Village in Yeongju, the cradle of Korean Confucianism, is where the spirit and cultural heritage of Korea’s classical scholars are preserved. 354

Andong Hahoe Village, South Korea

Andong Hahoe Village, South Korea

The Hahoe Folk Village is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty. The ‘Ha’ is short for a river, and ‘hoe’ means to ‘turn around, return, come back. 349