The Goblin Face Carving Seen on the Gate of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
If you look closely at the gates of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, you might notice a goblin-like face carved into the wooden door or around the doorknob area. This design, often called a “ Dokkaebi ” (Korean goblin) motif or “ Gwimyeon ” (ghost fac…