This is the Silla king who conquered BaekJe and Gogurye, and destroyed its own ally China Dang's forces, therefore effectively united the Korea Pennynsila around 660s AD for the first time in Korean history. He supposedly buried here after following Buddhist burial tradition of cremation. He chose this spot per his wish to protect his country in afterlife in the form of dragon, from Japan pirates who often attacked his country from the sea.
KyeongJu was the capital of Shila Kingdom for a thousand years. Every part of this city has its history. So much to see around.
I personally believe this is the best part of Korea, Southeastern coastal region. So many Buddhist artifacts, old temples, statues, and histories.
