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

In forest fires raging in southeastern South Korea, much of the ancient Buddhist temple complex has been destroyed. Two buildings burned to the ground, which had the status of a monument of cultural heritage.

Wildfires Kill 27 in South Korea and Destroy Historic Buddhist Temples

Wildfires in South Korea have claimed the lives of at least 27 people and destroyed centuries-old Buddhist temples. Among the dead was a helicopter pilot killed as he tackled a fire on March 26, and four firefighters who died after being trapped by a rapidly moving blaze. The country’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, said at a government response meeting, “We are nationally in a critical situation with numerous casualties because of the unpreced…

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Part of the Gounsa temple, in southeastern South Korea, has been burned to ashes. Only the stone pagoda has been miraculously spared.

Strong winds continue to fan the wildfires in eastern South Korea, described as the worst in the country's history. At least 26 people are reported to have died and 30 injured, and several World Heritage-listed temples have been destroyed. Now, efforts are underway to save cultural treasures from the flames.