Anguk Temple situated in Ponghak-dong, Phyongsong City, South Phyongan Province is a representative historic relic that represents a brilliant culture and a long history of the nation.

   Constructed for more than 20 years in the period of Koguryo, it is one of the oldest temples over the country at present.

   Originally, it was a huge monastery composed of dozens of buildings and now is left of Taeung-pojon, Thaephyong Pavilion, Juphildae (horse-hitching post), Ryosa (dormitory) and a nine–storeyed pagoda.

   As a main hall of the temple which is two-storeyed, Taeung-pojon is excellent at architecture and is highly significant at science and building construction as well. Thaephyong Pavilion leading to the front yard of Taeung-pojon is a one-storeyed pavilion of 5 bays (19.25m) in front and 2 bays (1.8m) in side. And it has a hip-saddle roof with double eaves.

   In front of the Pavilion is the nine-storeyed pagoda. The pagoda which is estimated to have been built after the middle years of Koryo Dynasty is a clear evidence to show that the temple was operated in the period of Koryo and, thus, is worthy of study in the sculpture and masonry of the then pagodas.

   Near the pagoda grows a ginkgo tree which was registered as a natural monument of the country.

   Planted in about 1 400, it is big and old enough to be regarded as a precious one that is of great significance in terms of scientific study and scenery.

   Anguk Temple is a pride of the nation that demonstrates the excellent architecture and artistic talents of our ancestors.