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A test of faith

A Buddhist worshipper prays at Jogye Temple in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Oct. 18.

2026.10.18

롯데몰 김포공항점에 9일 열린 팝업 행사장. 왼쪽 사진은 '힙부즈' 매장에서 고객이 구경하는 모습. 오른쪽은 기념 사진을 촬영할 수 있게 마련해둔 공간. 강보현 기자

Let go of worldly desires — but grab the merch: Buddhism draws in young shoppers

Buddhist-inspired pop-ups, merchandise and wellness events are bringing millennials and Gen Z to malls across Korea.

2026.9.13

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Buddhism is back in

The "hip Buddhism" trend is gaining traction among younger Koreans, who are embracing the religion in new, more accessible ways.

2026.9.3

Jogye Order re-elects Venerable Jinwoo

Venerable Jinwoo won a second four-year term leading Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, overseeing 3,500 temples and 12,000 monks.

2026.9.3

Traditional toilet space at Seonam Temple in Suncheon, South Jeolla

Flush with history: Three century-old Buddhist temple toilets to get heritage status

The facilities, still in full operation, expand the concept of heritage by including everyday living spaces, the designator said.

2026.8.4

Buddhist monk who died during retreat donates organs to four patients

Venerable Beomheo, who collapsed after suffering a brain hemorrhage on July 12, was able to help four patients, including a reported child burn victim.

2026.7.28

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 feeds budding minds

Venerable Sunjae, a Buddhist nun and a master of temple cuisine, serves dishes at youth food event to university students at Yeonhwasa Temple.

2026.6.16

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

The Cheongju District Court in North Chungcheong is seen in this 2015 file photo.

Former Buddhist temple chief given suspended sentence for gambling in overseas casinos

A court found a former Beopju Temple chief monk guilty of habitual gambling at overseas casinos, citing repeated offenses and damage to public trust in religion.

2026.6.11