Wanggung-ri

Welcome to the historic Wanggung-ri Archaeological Site located at 666 Gungseong-ro, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. I am delighted to serve as your narrative guide as we explore this sacred…

This vast and magnificent plain where you are standing was once a sacred royal precinct strictly protected by a massive rectangular stone fortress wall that clearly defined the sovereign residence of Baekje royalty. It is truly…

Standing before you in quiet majesty is National Treasure Number 289, the Five-story Stone Pagoda of Wanggung-ri, which embodies one of the most intriguing transformations in Korean architectural history. Astonishing…

You are currently standing at one of the most remarkable and surprising archaeological discoveries in Korea, the very first ancient royal palace toilet facility ever uncovered in the nation, featuring a highly sophisticated…

Uncovered just thirty meters east of the central stone pagoda, these two ancient tile kilns offer definitive proof that roofing tiles were manufactured directly on location during the Unified Silla era. Discovering specialized…

Stepping inside this museum brings you face to face with dazzling golden reliquary ornaments, exquisite glass crafts, and thousands of artfully stamped roof tiles unearthed right from under your feet since comprehensive…

Today, we have traveled together through a thousand years of Baekje history, walking from the massive stone fortress walls that once protected the royal court to the serene Five-story Stone Pagoda, the advanced ancient toilet…