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DJ NewJeansNim, the EDM-performing persona of comedian Yoon Sung-ho, performs on an outdoor stage in central Seoul on May 12, 2024.

Robot monks to Gen-Z merch: Korean Buddhism reinvents itself to survive

Facing a steep decline in new monks and nuns, Korea’s largest Buddhist order is using pop culture, merchandise and technology to draw younger and nonreligious audiences.

2026.7.14

Buddhist dancing monk adds 'right moves' to the Eightfold Path

Venerable Deoksan, a monk known for dancing to K-pop and Michael Jackson, aims to connect with youth. His journey from police officer to monk emphasizes personal choice and guidance for the lost.

2026.6.16

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2026.6.11

Buddhist monk gets 8 months in prison for repeated drunk driving

The Suwon District Court sentenced a monk to eight months in prison and took them into custody in court on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act, specifically drunk driving, on Saturday, according to the legal community.

2026.5.3

A Buddha statue sits near the Gyeongho River rest area in Oesong-ri, Sinan-myeon, Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang, as search operations continue for missing persons following torrential rain and landslides on July 22. [NEWS1]

Authorities find body believed to be monk who went missing during rains in Sancheong County

A body believed to be that of a monk in his 80s who went missing during the recent heavy downpours in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang, was discovered Wednesday.

2025.7.23

Thai Buddhist monks carrying lanterns march in a parade during the Lotus Lantern Festival in downtown Seoul on April 26, ahead of Buddha's Birthday on May 5. [AP/YONHAP]

Celebrating Buddha's Birthday in Korea: How did the tradition start?

In Korea, despite the country not having a state religion, Buddha’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. But how did the day attain its designation?

2025.5.4

A poster of an upcoming performance in Singapore by DJ NewJeansNim, a Korean comedian-turned-DJ who dresses as a monk with a shaved head. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Korean DJ 'monk' to exclude Buddhist elements for Singaporean show

A popular Korean DJ "monk" was told to exclude religious elements from his performance in Singapore, following backlash from local government figures and the Buddhist community.

2024.5.23

Main: A team of investigators, including forensic experts, police and firefighters, investigate on Thursday the scene where the former head of the Jogye Order, Jaseung, allegedly committed suicide by setting fire to a residence where he was staying at Chiljang Temple in Anseong, Gyeonggi. Inset: Former head of Jogye Order Jaseung. [YONHAP].

Police leaving all possibilities open in prominent Buddhist monk's death, despite suicide notes

The 69-year-old monk died on Wednesday at 6:50 p.m. at the monk’s residence at Chiljang Temple in Anseong, Gyeonggi, which burned to the ground.The police found two notes allegedly written by the monk.

2023.11.30

Working together

A young monk of Jogyesa Temple embark on a short excursion alongside guide dogs at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Guide Dog School in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on Tuesday.

2023.5.23

Monk Jeong Kwan does not follow any recipes. After considering the season and condition of the ingredients, she relies on her intuition when cooking. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Monk Jeong Kwan highlights virtues of good food in modern society

What does it mean to eat well? The JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, visited Buddhist monk Jeong Kwan, 66, who resides at Baekyang Temple in South Jeolla, expecting to hear some words of wisdom about her world-famous temple...

2023.1.10