Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea ... of the temple. He said that monks and Buddhist faithful managed to move the temple's third "treasure," a stone Buddha statue reportedly ...

ANDONG, South Korea (Reuters) - Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood on Thursday ... including Buddha statues. At least 1,566 relics were moved from major temples, including ...

Residents of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned ... the third largest in South Korea's history, with acting Interior and Safety Minister ...

SEOUL, South ... Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place. The remains of burnt-out pavilions due to wildfires are seen at the Gounsa temple in Uiseong, South Korea ...

Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a trademark of the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples.