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The white lanterns at Jeondeungsa Buddhist Temple on Ganghwa Island.

"Jeondeungsa Temple is an old temple situated on Mt. Jeongjoksan. Monk Adohwasang of Goguryeo established this temple, and when Queen Jeonhwa during the reign of King Chungryeol (reign 1274~1308) donated a jade lantern to the temple, it was renamed Jeondeungsa Temple.
At Jeondeungsa Temple, there are many attractions to see, including the Daeungjeon main building, and the Yaksajeon building. Inside Daeungjeon there is a peculiar statue of an ugly woman with a naked woman under her, and another figure above the pillar. There is a legend concerning the figure. In the past when Daeungjeon was being built, the head carpenter fell in love with a villager working at a drinking establishment. Because he loved her, he gave her all the money he had earned, but she ran away. The carpenter lay sick for a while, then as his revenge, he worked all night to create the sculpture. In contrast, the Yaksajeon building has sculptures which are beautiful. The ceiling curves inward with detailed colorful carvings, such as lotus flowers. In the temple yard there is a bell from the Song Dynasty of China, called Beomjong.
Jongdeungsa Temple is not only beautiful inside but outside as well. Especially the sea that you can see from the temple is exquisitely beautiful in the morning and evening. Greeting sunrise at Jeondeungsa Temple is a nationally famous activity. Also nearby is Jukrimdawon Tea House, where you can relax."

Source: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264302