The election for the 38th General Secretary of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will be held on March 3rd. The incumbent General Secretary, Jinwoo Sunim, is running for re-election, while Jeongnyeom Sunim and Gyeongu Sunim are also candidates, making a close race expected. Both candidates have announced their plans for denominational reform and have left open the possibility of unification. The electorate consists of 321 members, including members of the Central Council and representatives elected from branch temples nationwide. Voting will take place on March 3rd at the Korean Buddhist History and Culture Museum in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This election is the first competitive race in nine years, and concerns are being raised about the possibility of excessive campaigning.
