We attended South Korea's government-funded dating event | BBC News

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In South Korea, Buddhist temples are hosting special dating retreats to boost the nation’s birth rate. The bi-monthly matchmaking retreats started in 2023, when the country recorded the lowest birthrate in the world. Today, the country’s births are bouncing back and the interest among young people in dating and marriage is soaring. BBC Seoul Correspondent Jake Kwon headed into the secluded mountainside temple to meet the singles looking for love. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #SouthKorea #Korea #Dating #BBCNews 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - About the temple 01:19 - Meeting the participants 01:59 - Talent show 3:55 - Roses are handed out 4:52 - South Korea birth rates 7:17 - Success story 5:45 - Night time 6:36 - Next morning 7:03 - Results