Buddhist Temple Hosts Matchmaking Retreat, Five Couples Form

A Buddhist temple in Gangwon Province hosted a two-day matchmaking retreat that brought together 20 singles, resulting in five new couples. The event, organized by the Jogye Order and local tourism officials, saw fierce competition with over 4,200 applicants vying for just 20 spots. It's part of a larger government-backed initiative to encourage marriage and address South Korea's low birth rate.