Editorial photo #12204236 Disaster and Accident

Massive Wildfire In South Korea Continues For Eighth Day

A temple bell remains at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, after the historic site is completely destroyed by a massive wildfire on March 28, 2025, in South Korea. Gounsa is the head temple of the 16th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and is believed to be founded by Monk Uisang in 681, the first year of Silla's King Sinmun. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12204236
Date taken: 28 March 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Disaster and Accident

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