Also known as: 월정사, 月精寺 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Woljeongsa (Korean: 월정사; Hanja: 月精寺) is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is the head temple of the 4th parish of the Jogye Order. Founded in 643 by the Silla monk Jajang, it is considered a holy site of Manjushri.
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Woljeongsa (월정사 (평창군)) — verified Korean Buddhist temple (사찰). In Jinbu-myeon. Founded 0643.
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Type: Buddhist temple
Location: slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea
Wikidata lists the Korean name as 월정사; KoreaAPI uses 월정사 (평창군) (chosen by source authority).
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What is Woljeongsa?
Woljeongsa (Korean: 월정사; Hanja: 月精寺) is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When did Woljeongsa debut?
Woljeongsa debuted/formed on 0643 (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What agency (소속사) is Woljeongsa under?
Woljeongsa is under Jinbu-myeon (진부면) (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What are the coordinates of Woljeongsa?
Woljeongsa is located at 37.73125, 128.59265 (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Woljeongsa's type?
Woljeongsa — Type: Buddhist temple (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Woljeongsa's location?
Woljeongsa — Location: slopes of Odaesan in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon Province, South Korea (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Woljeongsa's founded?
Woljeongsa — Founded: 643 (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Woljeongsa's founder?
Woljeongsa — Founder: Jajang (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Woljeongsa's order?
Woljeongsa — Order: Jogye Order (verified via Wikidata Q484158 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Woljeongsa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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