North Korean scholars identify Cheongam-ri as the site of Geumgangsa, a grand Goguryeo temple built under King Munjamyeong. Central to the site is a massive octagonal wooden pagoda base, approximately 10 meters wide and 25 meters long, supporting this hypothesis.
The scale of the base suggests the pagoda may have reached a height of at least 61 meters over seven stories—comparable in stature to Hwangnyongsa’s legendary wooden pagoda.
Its layout, featuring a single pagoda and three main halls (1 pagoda, 3 golden halls), is thought to have influenced temple architecture in Silla and Japan.
Though the initial video content was released in 2014, TRIC has maintained a verified 3D digital restoration database of the temple, authenticated with expert consultation. As a result, the model is readily usable for immersive media including VR and AR, opening the door for next-generation cultural heritage experiences.
Imagine stepping into a towering Goguryeo temple through virtual reality—it’s a thrilling bridge to the ancient past.
