South Korean Buddhist Monk Gets Probation for 47 Macao Gambling Trips

A South Korean court has convicted a former abbot of Beopjusa Temple, a top Buddhist monk in his 60s, for habitual gambling at overseas casinos. The Cheongju District Court handed down a 10-month prison sentence but allowed the monk to serve probation instead.

The monk, whose name has been withheld by South Korean media for legal reasons, made 47 gambling trips to Macao. The case highlights the legal consequences for South Korean citizens who engage in habitual gambling abroad.