Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-06-28 · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI · ✓✓ cross-verified
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Mireuksa (Korean: 미륵사; Hanja: 彌勒寺) was the largest Buddhist temple in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. The temple was established in 602 by King Mu and is located 36.012083 N, 127.031028 E, modern Iksan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The site was excavated in 1980, disclosing many hitherto unknown facts about Baekje architecture. Mireuksaji Stone Pagoda is one of two extant Baekje pagodas.
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Verified facts
Mireuksa (익산 미륵사지) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Iksan. Est. 0602.
Details
Heritage status: Historic sites of South Korea, part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mireuksa dates to 0602 (verified via Wikidata Q6873175 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; Wikipedia Mireuksa 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368860660 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
Where is Mireuksa?
Mireuksa is located in Iksan (verified via Wikidata Q6873175 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; Wikipedia Mireuksa 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368860660 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
What are the coordinates of Mireuksa?
Mireuksa is located at 36.0119, 127.031 (verified via Wikidata Q6873175 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; Wikipedia Mireuksa 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368860660 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).
What is Mireuksa's heritage status?
Mireuksa — Heritage status: Historic sites of South Korea, part of UNESCO World Heritage Site (verified via Wikidata Q6873175 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; Wikipedia Mireuksa 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC; OpenStreetMap 368860660 2026-06-28 09:43 UTC, as of 2026-06-28).