“Media Star Monk” Haemin Sunim to Return to Monastic Life in Korea
Justin Whitaker
19 November 2020
Recent public backlash over perceived wealth has led the…
Late Samsung Group Chairman and Won Buddhist Lee Kun-hee Dead at 78
Justin Whitaker
28 October 2020
Former business tycoon turned Samsung into a global name
Oldest South Korean Statue of a Buddhist Monk to Gain National Treasure Status
Justin Whitaker
3 September 2020
Early 10th century image joins the ranks of Korea’s most…
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 Lewis
22 May 2020
Recent COVID-19 cluster prompts renewed caution…
Korea Resumes Some Buddhist Temple-stay Programs as Social-distancing Rules Ease
Craig 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 Lewis
2 March 2020
Buddhist organizations cancel all public gatherings
Korea’s Oldest Stone Buddhist Pagoda Officially Unveiled after 20-year Restoration Project
Craig 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 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 Lewis
2 August 2018
Ven. Seoljeong to resign before emergency…