Three-story Stone Pagoda in Dongbon-ri, Yecheon

A pagoda is a symbolic monument enshrining the relics or remains of the Buddha. Although not all pagodas contain the true remains, they are nonetheless worshiped as sacred places that enshrine the Buddha.

This three-story stone pagoda in Dongbon-ri is presumed to have been built in the late 9th century during the Unified Silla period (668–935). It measures 4 m in height and 1.6 m in width at the base.

The pagoda is composed of a two-tier base and three sets of body and roof stones. The decoration on the top was newly made at a later time. Each side of the second base tier is carved with one of the Four Guardian Kings wearing armor.

The area around the pagoda is presumed to have been the site of a Buddhist temple. Behind the pagoda stands a stone Buddha statue (Treasure). Through archaeological excavations conducted in 2002, the sites of a gate, two buildings, and a well were identified, and artifacts such as roof tiles and celadon plates were excavated. Apart from these findings, nothing is known of the temple’s history.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08