Jogyesa Temple stands as a remarkable symbol of South Korea’s spiritual heritage, where centuries-old Buddhist traditions ...

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 had been ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Korea Forest Service staff observe a wildfire in Andong on Thursday - Anthony Wallace/AFP South Korean police detained a man ...

A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple’s claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return. The ...

Asia Society Korea’s Travel Series helped brush up your historical knowledge last month with a trip to the Independence Hall in Cheonan. This month we will unleash your inner Zen with a temple stay.

WHY IT RATES: Staying at one of these seven Korean Buddhist temples offers travelers a way to learn about the Korean Buddhist culture and get the unique experience of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

One month into traveling around Asia, my accommodations have run the gambit. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I stayed in a bunk bed — the last private room available in a well-reviewed hostel that I booked ...

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