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Dating at a Temple: South Korea’s Unusual Response to Falling Birth Rates

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South Korea is facing a dramatic decline in birth rates – and now Buddhist monks are helping singles find a partner. At an unusual dating weekend at a Buddhist temple, singles meet in the hope of finding love. Our colleague Barbara Barkhausen reports on the initiative.


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South Korea is facing a dramatic decline in birth rates – and now Buddhist monks are helping singles find a partner. At an unusual dating weekend at a Buddhist temple, singles meet in the hope of finding love. Our colleague Barbara Barkhausen reports on the initiative.


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