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UPDATE: South Korean Buddhist Temple Enshrines Buddha Statue Gift from India

UPDATE: South Korean Buddhist Temple Enshrines Buddha Statue Gift from India

Gift highlights the potential of Buddhism as a force to connect nations

Uploaded 18 May 2021

India and South Korea Strengthen Bonds with Buddha Statue Gift

India and South Korea Strengthen Bonds with Buddha Statue Gift

India and Korea continue Buddhism’s role in international diplomacy

Uploaded 7 May 2021

Senior Buddhist Monk Pledges COVID-19 Aid for North Korea, Vows to Fight Discrimination

Senior Buddhist Monk Pledges COVID-19 Aid for North Korea, Vows to Fight Discrimination

Jogye Order president vows to seek closer cooperation between North and South Korea

Uploaded 20 Jan 2021

Oldest South Korean Statue of a Buddhist Monk to Gain National Treasure Status

Oldest South Korean Statue of a Buddhist Monk to Gain National Treasure Status

Early 10th century image joins the ranks of Korea’s most valued cultural items

Uploaded 3 Sep 2020

South Korea’s Buddhist Jogye Order Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak

South Korea’s Buddhist Jogye Order Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak

Confirmed cases Jump in Korea after a cluster of infections at a Christian church

Uploaded 21 Feb 2020

Rotating Buddhist Sutra Case Promoted as National Treasure in South Korea

Rotating Buddhist Sutra Case Promoted as National Treasure in South Korea

A unique spinning library in South Korea gains historic status

Uploaded 4 Oct 2019

South Korean President Says Tours and Temple Stays on Mt. Kumgang Will Be First Economic Project with North

South Korean President Says Tours and Temple Stays on Mt. Kumgang Will Be First Economic Project with North

Temple stays can only commence after sanctions on North Korea are lifted

Uploaded 19 Feb 2019

South Korean Jingak Order Implicated in Sexual Misconduct Allegations

South Korean Jingak Order Implicated in Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Son of order's leader accused by two members of the Jingak Social Welfare Foundation

Uploaded 24 Jan 2019

South Korean Buddhist Order Proposes Temple Stay Program in North Korea

South Korean Buddhist Order Proposes Temple Stay Program in North Korea

Initiative among several inter-Korean Buddhist projects proposed by the Jogye Order

Uploaded 17 Jan 2019

Seminar in Islamabad Highlights Historic Links Between South Korea and Pakistan

Seminar in Islamabad Highlights Historic Links Between South Korea and Pakistan

Travelogue of Korean monk Hyecho and tourism potential are highlighted

Uploaded 12 Oct 2018

Head Monk of South Korea’s Jogye Order Steps Down

Head Monk of South Korea’s Jogye Order Steps Down

Decision follows vote of no confidence by the order’s executive council

Uploaded 22 Aug 2018

Seven Buddhist Mountain Temples in South Korea Receive UNESCO World Heritage Status

Seven Buddhist Mountain Temples in South Korea Receive UNESCO World Heritage Status

Unanimous decision from World Heritage Committee meeting in Bahrain

Uploaded 3 Jul 2018

South Korea Unveils Restored 1,300-year-old Buddhist Pagoda

South Korea Unveils Restored 1,300-year-old Buddhist Pagoda

Korea's oldest and largest stone pagoda reconstructed

Uploaded 21 Jun 2018

Buddhist Monk from South Korea Ventures North to Foster Bilateral Ties

Buddhist Monk from South Korea Ventures North to Foster Bilateral Ties

Monk to hold talks on restoration of ancient Buddhist temple in North Korea

Uploaded 4 Jun 2018