A story beginning at a port
Beopseongpo in Yeonggwang is a place associated with movement of people and ideas across the sea. The Baekje Buddhism First Arrival Site commemorates the tradition that the Indian monk Marananta brought Buddhism to Baekje. KTO describes the connection between the port, the monk and the memorial space.
Read the tradition with care
The arrival of Buddhism in Korea cannot be reduced to a single simple scene. The local story is part of how the region remembers cultural contact, alongside scholarly interpretations. Distinguish the phrase 'according to tradition' from direct contemporary documentary proof, and think about how port towns carried ideas as well as goods.
Practical information
The address is 203 Baekjemunhwa-ro, Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun. The KTO accessible-tourism page lists elevator operation from 09:00 to 17:00. Those are elevator hours, not confirmed opening hours for every exhibition hall. Check access to individual galleries, guides, fees and bookings separately. The page also lists accessible paths and facilities; actual availability can vary on the day.