Korean Buddhists Join Fellow Religious Leaders to Call for Ban on Discrimination Against Minorities
Justin Whitaker
18 June 2020
Death of George Floyd mentioned as part of a global…
Korean Buddhists Cancel Lotus Lantern Festival as Pandemic Caution Lingers
Craig C Lewis
22 May 2020
Recent COVID-19 cluster prompts renewed caution…
Korea Resumes Some Buddhist Temple-stay Programs as Social-distancing Rules Ease
Craig C Lewis
22 April 2020
Religious organizations in Korea restart some public…
Buddhist Temple Stays Suspended in Korea as Coronavirus Spreads; Religious Gatherings Under Scrutiny
Craig C Lewis
2 March 2020
Buddhist organizations cancel all public gatherings
Korea’s Oldest Stone Buddhist Pagoda Officially Unveiled after 20-year Restoration Project
Craig C Lewis
30 April 2019
Ancient Buddhist monument commissioned in 639 CE
South Korean President Says Tours and Temple Stays on Mt. Kumgang Will Be First Economic Project with North
Anne Wisman
19 February 2019
Temple stays can only commence after…
Korean Buddhist Monk Runs for Peace and Reconciliation with Vietnam
Craig C Lewis
20 September 2018
Healing the wounds of war through compassion
Head Monk of South Korea’s Jogye Order Steps Down
Anne Wisman
22 August 2018
Decision follows vote of no confidence by the order’s…
Head of Korea’s Jogye Order to Step Down over Corruption Allegations
Craig C Lewis
2 August 2018
Ven. Seoljeong to resign before emergency…
The Head of Korea’s Largest Buddhist Order Apologizes for Corruption Furor
Craig C Lewis
31 July 2018
Senior monk admitted to hospital after 41-day…
Seven Buddhist Mountain Temples in South Korea Receive UNESCO World Heritage Status
Craig C Lewis
3 July 2018
Unanimous decision from World Heritage…
Buddhist Monk from South Korea Ventures North to Foster Bilateral Ties
Craig C Lewis
4 June 2018
Monk to hold talks on restoration of ancient…