An ancient Buddha statue measuring 1.7 meters in height was unearthed at an archaeological site in North Korea, providing insights into the country's cultural and spiritual past. The statue, believed to have been created during Buddhism's Golden Age in Korea, is an image of Amitābha Buddha. The discovery highlights the significance of Buddhist art as a response to environmental challenges during the Goryeo period. The absence of certain bodhisattvas in the statue's representation raises questions about local adaptations of beliefs during the dynasty.