Cultural Heritage Administration to Inspect Temple Safety Ahead of Buddha's Birthday

Safety Inspections at Ten Major Temples, Including Yongjusa, from May 12 to 22
Fire Safety and Electrical Facilities to Be Checked

Safety inspection site at Cheongryongsa Temple, Anseong, last March.

The Cultural Heritage Administration will conduct joint safety inspections at ten major temples across the country from May 12 to May 22, ahead of Buddha's Birthday on May 24. The purpose is to prevent fires during the period of Buddhist events such as the lantern lighting ceremony and dharma assemblies.

In the past five years, there have been 179 fires at traditional temples. A total of 17 casualties were reported, including three deaths and fourteen injuries.

The inspection targets include Yongjusa Temple in Hwaseong, which houses national treasures and treasures, as well as Sinheungsa Temple in Sokcho, Beopjusa Temple in Boeun, Sudeoksa Temple in Yesan, Seonunsa Temple in Gochang, Songgwangsa Temple in Suncheon, Daeheungsa Temple in Haenam, Bongjeongsa Temple in Andong, Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju, and Yongmunsa Temple in Namhae. The Cultural Heritage Administration, the National Fire Agency, the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation, and local governments will participate together. They will inspect the condition of cultural heritage preservation and security facilities, the operational status of fire safety equipment, and electrical systems.

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