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.

Deadly wildfires in South Korea are among the worst the country has ever experienced, reportedly killing two dozen people, destroying more than 300 structures and forcing nearly 30,000 residents to ...

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 ...

In South Korea, Buddhist temple food is viewed the way spa food is in the U.S.: curative, cleansing, perhaps even medicinal. Buddhist nuns have... Buddhist Diet For A Clear Mind: Nuns Preserve Art Of ...

A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012. The statue’s return had been put on hold for ...

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I booked an overnight stay at a Buddhist temple in Seoul during a recent trip to South Korea. The temple stay gave me a chance to participate in various Buddhist ceremonies and meditation sessions, as ...

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 ...

Detox diets come and go, like any other fad. In South Korea, one popular diet has staying power. It has been around for at least 1,600 years, ever since the founding of the Jinkwansa temple in the ...