Top Buddhist monk in South Korea accused of attempted aggravated rape

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1. A Seunim, a senior monk of the Jogyejong order of Korean Buddhism, has been accused of attempted aggravated rape.
2. Investigators have sent one disputed audio file to the National Forensic Service for examination, while Busan Geumjeong Police Station is investigating the case and has notified A Seunim that he will be summoned as a suspect.
3. A Seunim's side denies the allegations and claims the audio was manipulated and that defamation has occurred, while media reports say a document examination found no signs of forgery or alteration in the woman's diary.

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