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Wolmyeongdong

Wolmyeongdong, Religious nature complex in South Chungcheong, South Korea.

Wolmyeongdong is a worship and recreation center of about 991,735 square meters in a mountain valley in South Chungcheong, South Korea. Its grounds hold hiking and walking trails, a pond, an art gallery, a rock museum, a sports field and natural spring water, with statues of the Holy Son placed around the sports field. At the foot of the mountain lies a rock landscape called Ambition Masterpiece, ending in a large boulder carved with the Korean words for "Natural Temple".

Development of Wolmyeongdong began in the early 1990s, led by Providence founder Jung Myung-seok, who was born there. Construction of the natural temple lasted nearly 25 years, carried out largely by followers ordered to work on the rock landscaping, some rocks weighing tens of tons. Jung was convicted of rape in 2008 and imprisoned for 10 years, released in 2018; in 2022 more women reported alleged assaults at the headquarters.

The site belongs to a religious movement called Christian Gospel Mission, whose members built much of what visitors see today with their own hands. Outdoor prayer areas and garden paths are woven into the hillside in a way that makes the place feel like a working spiritual community rather than a monument.

The site can be reached by bus from larger cities, but connections to this mountain area are limited, so some planning is needed. Count on spending several hours here, and wear sturdy shoes as the paths are uneven and the elevation changes are noticeable.

At the foot of the Wolmyeongdong mountain lies a rock landscape called Ambition Masterpiece. At its far end stands a large boulder that serves as a signpost for the natural temple, with the words "Natural Temple" carved into it in Korean.

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