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21-513: It was made a National Treasure of South Korea in 1962. It was constructed in 1467, during the early Joseon period, at the temple Wongaksa  [ ko ] . King Sejo had founded the temple two years prior to the pagoda's construction, on the site of an older Goryeo -period temple, Heungboksa. The temple was closed and turned into a kisaeng house by the (later deposed) king known as Yeonsan-gun (1476–1506, r. 1494–1506), and under his successor, King Jungjong (1488–1544, r. 1506–1544)

42-700: A day's round trip of any major city. International tourists come primarily from nearby countries or regions in Asia. Japan , mainland China , Hong Kong and Taiwan together account for roughly 75% of the total number of international tourists. In addition, the Korean Wave has brought increasing numbers of tourists from Southeast Asia and India. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is targeting 100,000 arrivals from India in 2013. The number of Korean domestic tourists has increased since 2010. The number of people who participated in domestic travel (which includes one-day trips)

63-709: A group tour ban after the US military deployed the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea. From April 2017, Chinese tourists plummeted by more than 60% compared to the previous year. In 2020, the South Korean tourism industry made it a long-term goal to reduce its dependency on Chinese tourists. Since Lee Myung-bak 's visit to the Liancourt Rocks and his demand for an apology from

84-470: A material abundant on the peninsula. The pedestal supporting the pagoda is three-tiered, and its shape seen from the top looks like a Chinese character, 亞. The first three storeys of the pagoda follow the shape of the base and the next seven storeys are shaped in form of squares. Dragons, lions, lotus flowers , phoenixes , Buddhas , Bodhisattvas , and the Four Heavenly Kings carved on each storey of

105-542: A result of the political status of the rocks. Many local districts hold annual festivals, such as the Boryeong Mud Festival and the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival. In addition, people in South Korea come to Seoul to enjoy various cultural activities. Due to the metropolitan area centralization of the cultural infrastructure, there is a cultural gap between Seoul and other regions. According to

126-653: Is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for tangible objects of significant artistic, cultural and historical value. Examples of objects include art, artifacts, sites, or buildings. It is administered by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA). Additions to the list are decided by the Cultural Heritage Committee. Many of the registered items are popular tourist attractions for South Korea . Examples include Jongmyo , Bulguksa , Seokguram , and

147-542: Is held every August and Busan International Film Festival is held every October. Jagalchi Cultural Festival is developed into a representative cultural tourism festival in Korea. Because of these various festivals and places, many people travel to Busan. Also, the influence of Social Network Service made Busan a popular tourist attraction. The official Facebook of the Busan Culture and Tourism Ministry and official blog sites promote

168-470: Is the principal tourist destination for visitors; popular tourist destinations outside of Seoul include the major coastal city of Busan , the Seorak-san national park, the historic city of Gyeongju and subtropical Jeju Island . The majority of the South Korean tourist industry is supported by domestic tourism. Thanks to the country's extensive network of trains and buses, most of the country lies within

189-566: The Emperor of Japan over Japanese colonialism in Korea in 2012, the Japanese public's image of South Korea deteriorated significantly. Japanese tourists to South Korea halved from 3.5 million in 2012 to 1.8 million in 2015, while South Korean tourists to Japan doubled from 2 million in 2012 to 4 million in 2015. South Korea's historical tourist attractions include the ancient capitals of Seoul , Gyeongju and Buyeo . Some natural landmarks include

210-540: The Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa . As of May 2020, there are 327 distinct entries on the list, some composed of a large number of sub-entries. The treasures are numbered according to the order in which they were designated, not according to their individual value. The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Governor-General of Korea in 1938 during the Japanese occupation with "The Act of Treasures of

231-507: The 20th most visited country in the world. Most non-Korean tourists come from East Asia and North America , such as Taiwan and the United States. The popularity of Korean popular culture , often known as the " Korean Wave ", in countries around the world has significantly increased tourist arrivals. South Korea has 16  World Heritage Sites , including  Changdeokgung Palace ,  Namhansanseong and Hwaseong Fortress . Seoul

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252-1018: The Joseon dynasty". In 1955, the South Korean government declared as National Treasures the items previously on the Korean Treasures Preservation Order issued during Japan's occupation of Korea. The current list dates to December 20, 1962, when the Cultural Protection Act was enacted by the Supreme Council for National Reconstruction . There were 116 items on the "National Treasures" list at that time, with others designated as "Treasures". Tourism in South Korea Tourism in South Korea and its industry caters to both foreign and domestic tourists. In 2023, 11.0 million foreign tourists visited South Korea , making it

273-815: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 36.4 percent of the total cultural infrastructure such as public library, museum, and art galleries are concentrated in Seoul. Therefore, many people in South Korea travel to Seoul. The Seoul Trail is a walking trail that goes around the city. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea. It is located in the southeastern coast in Korea, so Busan has abundant tourist attractions such as beach and hot spring. People in South Korea visit beaches in Busan in hot summer. Also, there are various festivals in Busan. 11 festivals are held annually, including local festivals and art events. Busan sea festival

294-472: The late 19th century often went to admire the beautiful pagoda but it was almost inaccessible, hidden in the courtyard of a small house, and in 1897 John McLeavy Brown , the Irish financial advisor to King Gojong, was authorized by the king to turn the area into Seoul's first public park. He called it Pagoda Park, the name it had at the time of the 1919 March First Movement . Today the park is known as Tapgol Park and

315-468: The pagoda stands in a protective glass case. The pagoda is considered by art historians to be one of the finest Korean pagodas. The pagoda was designated as the second national treasure of Korea on December 12, 1962. From an inscription on the upper part of the pagoda it is known that the pagoda was built in 1467, the thirteenth year of King Sejo 's reign. It is one of the few pagodas made from marble in Korea. Typical Korean pagodas are made from granite,

336-607: The pagoda. The pagoda, while made of stone, is carved to look as if it was made from wood. The pagoda has brackets, pillars, and curved roof shapes that imitate a wooden pagoda design. The pagoda was modelled on the beautiful Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda , which was made during the Goryeo Era. Originally erected in 1348 at Gyeongcheon-sa temple on Mt. Busosan in Gwangdeok-myeon, Gaepung-gun, Gyeonggi-do (near Gaesong, now in North Korea), it

357-496: The peaks of the Baekdudaegan , particularly Seorak-san and Jiri-san , the caves of Danyang and Hwanseongul , and beaches such as Haeundae and Mallipo . Apart from Jeju island, there are many smaller islands. Excursion ferries are quite common along the south and west coasts and also to Ulleung-do Island, off the east coast. Limited tourism mainly by South Koreans to the Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo) has grown in recent years as

378-461: The site was turned into government offices. The pagoda and a memorial stele commemorating the foundation of Wongaksa alone survived. The site of the temple was later occupied by houses. During the Imjin War of the 1590s, the top portion of the pagoda was pulled down and lay on the ground at the foot of the pagoda until it was replaced by American military engineers in 1947. Foreign visitors to Seoul in

399-600: Was $ 19,469.9 million. In 2019, the contribution of travel and tourism to the Korean GDP was up 4.2% of the total economy (₩ 81.4 billion). Which accounted for 4.8% of total employment (1.3%). The impact of international visitors accounted for ₩ 26.5 billion (World Travel and Tourism Council). Spending habits include: Visitors arriving to South Korea for tourism by nationality: China has been South Korea's largest tourism source for years. In 2016, visitors from China made up 46.8% of tourists in South Korea. However China imposed

420-439: Was about 238.3 million (in 2015), increased by 4.9% compared to 2014 (227.1 million). In 2014, Korean's domestic tourism expenditure was ₩14.4 trillion. Also, Korean overseas tourist numbers have been increasing since 2010. From 2012 to 2014, the number of South Koreans travelling overseas has risen by about 8.2% on average. In 2014, number of Korean overseas tourists was about 16.1 million. And Korean overseas tourism expenditure

441-798: Was taken to Japan in 1907, returned to Korea in 1918, and is now housed at the National Museum of Korea . The first detailed description of the pagoda in English, together with a translation of the inscription on the stele, was published in 1915 by the scholarly missionary James Scarth Gale in the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch 's Transactions Vol. VI, part II:1-22 “The Pagoda of Seoul.” 37°34′18″N 126°59′18″E  /  37.57167°N 126.98833°E  / 37.57167; 126.98833 National Treasure (South Korea) National Treasure ( Korean :  국보 )

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