Snowboarding monk in spotlight after South Korea's Olympic glory

2026-02-14 - 10:15

Venerable Hosan, head monk of Bongsunsa Temple, poses for a photo with his snowboard during an interview at the temple in Namyangju, South Korea on Feb. 12, 2026. A Buddhist monk has drawn international attention after South Korea won landmark Olympic snowboard medals in Italy, capping more than two decades of his support for young athletes in a sport long unpopular at home.