Typhoon in South Korea

South Korea’s wildfires turn temple to ash

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.

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South Korea’s Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Ancient Buddhist Temples and Menace Historic Villages

One monk said his old temple was ‘reduced to heaps of ashes,’ as the fires continue to rage across the country

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South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

The Gounsa temple was reportedly originally built in 681 A.D. during the Shilla dynasty that ruled more than half of the Korean Peninsula

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Powerful winter storm strikes S. Korea in March

A rare “winter typhoon” is sweeping across South Korea on March 18, bringing heavy snow and strong winds due to a polar ...

Race to save temples from furious fires

Charred, black ruins at the nation's Gounsa temple stood yesterday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are ...

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Hong Kong attendees at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea disappointed event cut short by typhoon, as spirits high despite heat and poor conditions

Some of the Hong Kong scouts attending a world jamboree in South Korea have expressed disappointment that the event was cut short by a looming typhoon, as their spirits remained high despite the ...

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