South Korea: Thousands Attend Robot Monks Parade in Seoul

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: South Korea
Culture & Entertainment
South Korea: Thousands Attend Robot Monks Parade in Seoul

Thousands attended the parade of robot monks, named Gabi, Seokga, Mohee, and Nisa, in the Jongno district of Seoul. Dressed in traditional monastic robes, these robots served a symbolic role as honorary monks during the celebrations related to the Jogye order, the main Buddhist school in South Korea. Nearly 50,000 participants paraded with around 100,000 illuminated handmade lanterns.

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