KRVen. Myeongjin, a former head monk of Bongeunsa temple in Seoul and a reform advocate within South Korea's largest Buddhist order, died in a diving accident off Jeju Island. He was found floating near Haye Port and later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Police determined he was freediving and found no evidence of foul play, opting against an autopsy. Myeongjin, who faced government surveillance during the Lee Myung-bak administration and was expelled from the Jogye Order in 2017, had fought for his reinstatement. His career included criticizing religious leadership and advocating for national apologies related to the Vietnam War.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of Myeongjin's death and provides background on his activism and controversies without overtly favoring any political stance. While it mentions his criticisms of government actions and religious leadership, it does not frame these as partisan attacks or defend/
