Temple Not Liable for Wages, Court Finds Monk’s Work Was Religious, Not Contractual

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) —  A Seoul court has ruled that a Buddhist monk’s daily prayers and care for a temple’s head monk do not constitute “labor” under the law, rejecting his claim for nearly 700 million won (about US$510,000) in back pay and compensation. The Seoul Northern District Court on Sunday dismissed a [...]