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The aim is to provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Korean Buddhism during the Park Chung Hee era.

February 22, 2026Religion CompassOpen Access

Rethinking Korean Buddhism in the Park Chung Hee Era (1961–1979)

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JFJonathan C. FeuerChinese University of Hong Kong

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This article explores Korean Buddhism's complex relationship with the Park Chung Hee regime, suggesting balanced perspectives and new research directions.

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The aim is to provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Korean Buddhism during the Park Chung Hee era.
Reviewed existing scholarship on Korean Buddhism and its institutional relationships with government.
Analyzed the transnational aspects of Korean Buddhism within the context of the Cold War.
Considered the lived experiences of everyday lay Buddhists across various demographics.
Highlighted the criticism of the Chogye Order's alliance with Park's government.
Identified gaps in English-language scholarship regarding modern Korean Buddhism.
Suggested the need for more comprehensive studies on diverse Buddhist experiences during this period.

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Jonathan C. Feuer (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e20482488d673cd4a2d https://doi.org/10.1111/rec3.70043

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This article explores Korean Buddhism's complex relationship with the Park Chung Hee regime, suggesting balanced perspectives and new research directions.

Rethinking Korean Buddhism in the Park Chung Hee Era (1961–1979)

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Rethinking Korean Buddhism in the Park Chung Hee Era (1961–1979)

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