Welcome to Bulguk-sa

U.S. President George W. Bush (second from the left) and Korean President Roh Moo-hyun (third from the left) are being greeted by the chief monk Jong-sang at the Bulguk-sa Temple. On the left of President Bush is First Lady Laura Bush. During the visit, Bush showed great interest in the explanation that the oldest Buddhist scripture was found at the Seokga-tap tower.

Dong-Yul Seok seokdy@donga.com