Stolen from Japan, Buddha statue to be returned
Japanese temple to retake 14th century relic in May after prolonged legal fight A 14th-century Buddhist statue that Korea’s ...
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Gongju Magoksa 5-story Stone Pagoda Designated as National Treasure
This image, provided by the Cultural Heritage Administration, shows Gongju Magoksa Five-story Stone Pagoda. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Gongju Magoksa Five-story Stone ...
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Stolen Goryeo Buddha statue to be returned to Japan after 13 years
A 14th-century bronze Buddha statue from Korea’s Goryeo-era, stolen by a South Korean theft ring from Kannon Temple on ...
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Kyodo News Agency said, "The Buddha statue of Tsushima smuggled into Korea is likely to be returned in May next year."
Monk Wonwoo emphasized that the return of the Buddha statue should be carried out regardless of the political situation, regarding the uncertain outlook for Korea-Japan relations after the ...
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Buddha's Birthday Celebration in Korea
In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. This day is called “Seokga tansinil”, meaning "Buddha's birthday" or “Bucheonim osin nal” meaning "the day when the ...
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South Korean temple pledges to return Buddha statue next spring
A South Korean temple that claimed the ownership of a Buddha statue stolen from a Japanese temple will return the statue to the original owner next spring, it has been learned. Buseoksa Temple in ...