The Jogye Order

[Peter Daley]

May 11, 2012: Jogye Order in Disarray Over Gambling Monks (The Korea Times)

The 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 (BBC)

May 16, 2012: Jogye Order Hit hard By Scandals (The Korea Times)

July 17, 2018: Scandal-Laden Chief of Korea's Biggest Buddhist Sect Facing Calls for Resignation (The Korea Herald)

Aug. 10, 2018: Jogye's Deputy President Quits After Single Day (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Aug. 19, 2025: Buddhist Monk Gets 1-Year Jail for Refusing Alcohol Test, Assaulting Police (The Chosun Daily)

Nov. 17, 2025: Police Probe Embezzlement Allegations at Geumsansa Temple (The Chosun Daily)

"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."