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Pusŏk Temple

temple, Yŏngju, South Korea
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Buseok Temple, South Korea
Buseok Temple, South Korea Muryangsu Hall of Buseok Temple, wood, 13th century, Yeongju, South Korea.

The Pusok Temple is a significant example of Korean architecture, specifically dating from the Koryŏ period (918–1392). It is believed to house one of the oldest wooden structures in Korea, the Muryangsu Hall (Hall of Eternal Life), which dates to the 13th century. This hall is representative of the chusimp'o style, characterized by bracket complexes projecting above the columns.1

Korean architecture, in general, emphasizes naturalism, simplicity, and a quiet harmony, often modifying Chinese styles to be less extreme. For instance, the sharply curving Chinese roof was softened into a gentle slope in Korea. During the Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–668 CE), Buddhism was introduced, leading to the construction of temples and pagodas. While original wooden structures from this era are rare, stone pagodas were developed, particularly in the Silla kingdom.12

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