The decline is part of a broader trend of secularization in South Korea. A Gallup Korea survey shows that the proportion of ...

Over six months have passed since a devastating tornado struck Temple, leaving behind widespread destruction to both homes and businesses. As the city continues to recover, one local business is ...

SEOUL—A South Korean temple has reiterated its agreement to return a stolen Buddhist statue to its rightful owner, a Japanese temple, under the condition that a ritual be held in South Korea ...

Seoul is a dynamic city fearlessly forging a ... where 100-floor skyscrapers soar above thousand-year-old Buddhist temples. A harmonious blending of old and new beats at the heart of this world ...

May 22nd was Buddha’s Birthday and a national holiday in Korea; thus, swarms of people visited Seoul’s temples and the lantern festival at Cheonggyecheon. Despite growing in popularity over recent ...

Across Seoul, six distinct vantage points await the first light of 2025, ranging from peaceful urban parks to historic peaks and serene temples. Each hosts its own sunrise festival starting an ...

Located in northern Seoul – but still quite accessible via ... as well as about 100 historic Buddhist temples and hermitages. The historical must-see, though, is Bukhansanseong Fortress, a ...

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, Seoul offsets the hustle and bustle of city life with the quiet rhythm of its serene parks, tea houses, tranquil temples, and hidden ...