Back in 2022, South Korea's fire department urged "extreme caution" in preventing fires breaking out at temples ... have occurred between March and May. A quarter have occurred in March.

The Korea Heritage Service confirmed that Yeongsu Hall and Gaunru Pavilion at the Goun temple were ... Gyeongsang. South Koreans were expecting some rainfall today that may bring some relief ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colors that are a ...

The multiple fires, which left 30 people dead and thousands of structures – including a centuries-old Buddhist temple - destroyed, were described as unprecedented in South Korea. Police said the ...

including two 1,000-year-old temples. By Jin Yu Young Photographs and Video by Chang W. Lee Chang W. Lee, a staff photographer, reported from the region struck by wildfires. South Korea’s ...

South Korea punishes the accidental starting ... Workers secure a temple bell in a trailer amid fears that the wildfire may reach Bongjeong Temple in Andong city The flames have already destroyed ...

The fires have spanned more than 35,000 hectares and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.