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A humanoid robot monk presses its palms together during a lantern parade in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 16, as part of celebrations preceding Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 24 this year. [NEWS1]

Humanoid robot monks draw even more attention than usual to Seoul's lantern festival — in pictures

About 100,000 lanterns illuminated central Seoul’s Jongno District on Saturday, as tens of thousands of people gathered for an annual parade ahead of Buddha’s Birthday on May 24.

2026.5.17

A pair of singles in their 30s takes a walk at Jeondeungsa, a temple in Ganghwa County, Incheon, as part of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism's ″I am Jeollo″ matchmaking program. [JOGYE ORDER OF KOREAN BUDDHISM SOCIAL WELFARE FOUNDATION]

Temple dating, dance parties, and MBTI: Buddhism gets a Gen Z makeover

Buddhism is undergoing a modern makeover to appear more approachable to the younger generation, with events such as temple-based dating competitions and viral dance parties.

2024.5.10

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DJ NewJeansNim performs during 2024 International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO2024) which was held from April 4 to 7 at SETEC in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. [INTERNATIONAL BUDDHISM EXPO]

DJ NewJeansNim, who dresses as Buddhist monk, loses shows in Malaysia

DJ NewJeansNim, a Korean comedian who DJs in a monk outfit, has come under fire in Malaysia for denigrating the religion.

2024.5.10

The Lotus Lantern Parade during the 2018 Yeondeunghoe, or lantern lighting festival, in Jongno District, central Seoul [JOONGANG ILBO]

Buddha's Birthday lantern festival will come to full light this year

Exactly 100 days before Buddha's Birthday, Jung Seon-sook, 86, visited her usual Buddhist temple in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul and placed two lanterns: one with all the names and birthdays of her family and another special white...

2023.5.16

Lanterns made of hanji, or traditional Korean paper, will be on view at the Jogye Temple in central Seoul, Bongeun Temple in southern Seoul. [JOGYE ORDER OF KOREAN BUDDHISM]

Seoul set to be lit up as lantern festival returns

It’s that time of the year — when Korea shines brightest as streets are festooned with colorful lanterns to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday. This year, it’s going to be more than just the colorful decorations. The annual Buddhist holiday’s ...

2022.4.24

A visitor admires different lanterns on display at the 'Yeondeunghoe: Lighting up the mind and the world' exhibit at the Central Buddhist Museum in central Seoul. [NEWS1]

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Korea shines brightest in May as cities across the country gear up to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, a major Buddhist holiday in Korea. Throughout May, celebratory events are organized and the lantern parade in central Seoul, considered the highlight..

2021.5.7

Not even Covid can stop Yeondeunghoe from shining

2021.4.25

Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, far right, reacts as he is presented with the award for Best Picture for “Parasite” (2019) at the 92nd Oscars on Feb. 9 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. [AP/YONHAP]

Unesco inscribes Buddha’s birthday lantern festival

Yeondeunghoe, the celebration of Buddha's birthday, became the 21st Korean item to make it onto Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List. Unesco's 15th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the ...

2020.12.17

Unesco hopeful

Yeondeunghoe, which is one of the biggest Buddhist festivals with lights to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, also known as the Lantern Lighting Festival, may become inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage by Unesco...

2020.11.18