May 11, 2012: Jogye Order in Disarray Over Gambling Monks (https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20120511/jogye-order-in-disarray-over-gambling-monks) (The Korea Times)
QuoteThe monks were seen playing poker with hundreds of millions of won, which is believed to be from donations from believers.
May 11, 2012: Gambling Row Hits South Korea Monks (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-18030813) (BBC)
May 16, 2012: Jogye Order Hit hard By Scandals (https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10363555) (The Korea Times)
July 17, 2018: Scandal-Laden Chief of Korea's Biggest Buddhist Sect Facing Calls for Resignation (https://www.koreaherald.com/article/1740519) (The Korea Herald)
Aug. 10, 2018: Jogye's Deputy President Quits After Single Day (https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/jogyes-deputy-president-quits-after-single-day/11125510) (Korea JoongAng Daily)
Aug. 19, 2025: Buddhist Monk Gets 1-Year Jail for Refusing Alcohol Test, Assaulting Police (https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/08/19/NIBNKYBLHVGFFHKBKFXPGKKNRM/) (The Chosun Daily)
Nov. 17, 2025: Police Probe Embezzlement Allegations at Geumsansa Temple (https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/11/07/MDDD25F2INB4ZI46LVUOKLSZEA/) (The Chosun Daily)
Quote"This is not merely accounting fraud but a serious power-based corruption crime involving the privatization of taxpayers' money under the guise of religious authority and the maintenance of a slush fund structure within the religious order."