A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling.

SEOUL, South Korea — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that ...

The remains of burnt-out pavilions due to wildfires are seen at the Gounsa temple in Uiseong, South Korea, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Kim Do-hoon/Yonhap via AP) ...

Nestled in the Odaesan Mountains of Gangwon, South Korea's majestic Woljeongsa Temple offers a temple-stay program for travelers. Skip to content NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 7:00 ...

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) ... to contain “unprecedented” deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country’s southeast, destroying a centuries-old Buddhist temple. ...

SEOUL, South Korea — The deep roots Buddhism has sunk into Korean culture over the past 16 centuries were on display at the annual Lotus Lantern Festival for the Buddha’s birthday. It was May ...

By Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) ... killing at least 24 people and destroying a centuries-old Buddhist temple. ...

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea redeployed firefighting helicopters after a fatal crash caused a temporary grounding on Wednesday, ... destroying a centuries-old Buddhist temple. ...

People survey the damage at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea, on Wednesday, after raging wildfires destroyed more than 300 structures. - Kim Do-hoon/Yonhap/AP ...