Myeongjin: key obituary facts
Is Myeongjin dead? Yes. Myeongjin died on August 22, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Myeongjin's cause of death was reported as Drowned.
What was Myeongjin known for?
Myeongjin was a South Korean Buddhist monk.
More about Myeongjin
Born: December 9, 1950.
Myeongjin, a South Korean Buddhist monk, died on August 22, 2026, aged 75.
Known by the dharma name Myeongjin and born Han Gi-jung, he was born in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, and served as abbot of Bong์sa from 2006 to 2010. He had earlier served in the Mangho Unit and took part in the Vietnam War.