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Palsangjeon Pagoda

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Palsangjeon is a five-story wooden pagoda located at Beopjusa temple in Songnisan National Park, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The current structure was rebuilt in 1626 after destruction during the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592-1598), making it the sole surviving traditional wooden pagoda in Korea. The building stands approximately 22 meters tall and houses eight paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha (Palsangdo) on each floor. The pagoda features the characteristic bracket system and flared eaves of traditional Korean wooden architecture but follows the stacked-story format common to Buddhist pagodas.

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What does Palsangjeon mean?

Palsangjeon refers to the "Hall of Eight Pictures," a type of Buddhist temple building that contains murals illustrating scenes from the life of Buddha. The structure at Beopjusa is uniquely built as a five-story wooden pagoda housing these specific murals.

When was the wooden Palsangjeon Pagoda at Beopjusa rebuilt?

The current structure was rebuilt in 1626 after the original was destroyed during the Imjin War, which were the Japanese invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598. It is the sole remaining wooden pagoda of its kind in South Korea.

Where is Beopjusa temple located?

The temple is located in Songnisan National Park in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. This mountainous setting provides a stunning backdrop for the massive wooden structure.

How tall is the Palsangjeon Pagoda?

Standing at 22.7 meters tall, it is the oldest and tallest wooden pagoda in South Korea. Despite its massive height, it manages to blend harmoniously with the surrounding ancient pines of the national park.

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