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Breaking Union leader exits Jogye Temple

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By Kim Bo-eun
  • Published Dec 10, 2015 10:25 am KST
  • Updated Dec 10, 2015 10:25 am KST

Han Sang-gyun, head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), exited Jogye Temple's halls, around 10:30 a.m., Thursday.

Han came out of the temple with the Ven. Dobeop 24 days after he took refuge there, through a path created for him by a human barricade of some 200 Buddhist followers.

Han is set to host a press conference after speaking with the Ven. Jaseung, leader of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.