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South Korea, wildfires and Gounsa temple

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

Uprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple, ruining two of its three state-designated "treasures."

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South Korea’s Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Ancient Buddhist Temples and Menace Historic Villages

One monk said his old temple was ‘reduced to heaps of ashes,’ as the fires continue to rage across the country

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Rescuers Race to Save People and Treasures From South Korea Wildfires

The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.

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North Korea's tallest building is an abandoned hotel that has never hosted a single guest. Take a closer look at the 'Hotel of Doom.'

At 1,080 feet, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang is one of the tallest unoccupied buildings in the world.

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

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South Koreans Mourn Historic Temple Burnt by Wildfire, Race to Save Others

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that ...

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South Korea’s ‘Worst Ever’ Wildfires Kill Dozens, Destroy Ancient Temples

The fires have ravaged the country’s southeast for the past six days and displaced tens of thousands from their homes.

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