There aren't many Buddhist or Confucianist shrines left in Korea--Especially authentic ones that aren't on the tourist map. I ...

The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It was built during the Joseon period ...

Widely regarded in East Asia as a symbol of militarism, the Shinto shrine has long cast a shadow over South Korea’s relationship with Japan. While celebrations are underway for the 60 anniversary of ...

The shrine was later destroyed during the 16th-century Japanese invasion of Korea but rebuilt during the 17th century. Little has changed since. The structure is composed of multiple buildings ...

Hwangungu Shrine, located in Jung-gu, is one example, but its rich history means that it merits not getting lost among the many wonderful sightseeing options in South Korea’s capital. Hwangungu Shrine ...

Here is some background on the shrine for Japan’s war dead and its impact on the country’s relations with China and both North and South Korea. Established in 1869 in a leafy urban enclave ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea and China which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's ...

TOKYO (Reuters): Nearly 100 Japanese lawmakers from several political parties visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead in Tokyo on Tuesday (Dec 7), prompting the South Korean ...

Suwon diocese has many holy shrines. These include Chonjinam, the birthplace of the Korean Catholic Church, and the Mirinae Holy Shrine, where the tomb of the first Korean priest-martyr, Saint Priest ...