The story
Sokcho Tourism says the bell was newly registered as a Gangwon-do Tangible Cultural Heritage on August 12, 2011. Its makers are recorded as Kim Bongtae and Choi Haejung.
Behind the signature
The Encyclopedia of Korean Culture notes that inscriptions connect the bell's history to casting or recasting moments in 1656, 1748, and 1788. That makes it more than a decorative object: the bell preserves evidence of how temple ritual objects were remade across generations.
Local tip
The bell is best understood together with Bojeru Pavilion. Bojeru controls the approach to Geungnakbojeon Hall, while the bell and other sound instruments explain the Buddhist ritual life of the same space.
Seasonal note
If Bojeru is crowded, avoid standing in the passage or leaning into restricted areas for photos. Visit quietly and let temple users pass first.
For travelers
For international visitors, this object makes Korean Buddhist heritage tactile: metal, inscription, sound, and temple movement all come together in one small area of Sinheungsa.
