Chosŏn'gŭl 월정사 Revised Romanization Woljeongsa | Hancha 月精寺 McCune–Reischauer Wŏljŏngsa | |
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Similar Pyongyang Bell, Kwanumsa, Anguksa, Sungryong Hall | ||
The Anak Woljongsa is an historic Buddhist temple, one of the National Treasures of North Korea (#75). It is located in Woljong-ni, Anak County, South Hwanghae Province. It is located near Mt. Kuwol. The temple is named after Woljong, a Buddhist priest who built the temple. Dating from the Koguryo period, it was rebuilt during the Joseon dynasty. The site includes the Manse Pavilion, Myongbu Temple, Suwol Hall and other accessory buildings around Kuknakbo Hall.
The site was visited by Kim Jong-il during the 1970s and 1980s.
References
Woljongsa (Anak) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA