The oldest surviving temple bell in Korea today - the bronze bell of Sangwonsa - According to its inscription, the bell was created in the year 725 CE on the order of King Seongdeok of Silla [2220x2923]

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Only thing I remember from junior high is that Seongdeok was like louis xiv. He spent all his years to empower royal authority and nobles. Basically his power.