Ancient bronze bell gains National Treasure status
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A towering bronze bell cast for a king’s prayers more than five centuries ago has been elevated to Korea’s highest cultural status, officials said Thursday, in a move that underscores renewed efforts to safeguard the nation’s artistic legacy. The Korea Heritage Service said the "Bronze Bell of Bongseonsa Temple in Namyangju," long designated as a treasure since 1963, has now been upgraded to National Treasure status. The bell was commissioned by King Yejong, the eighth monarch of the 1392-1910 J
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