Forget coffee or drinks, the latest dating trend in South Korea takes place somewhere very different, a Buddhist temple.
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Watch: Inside the 30-hour dating retreat run by monks
A new dating trend in South Korea involves participating in a 30-hour dating retreat held at a Buddhist temple. This alternative to traditional dating methods like coffee or drinks offers a unique setting for singles to connect.
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A new dating trend in South Korea involves participating in a 30-hour dating retreat held at a Buddhist temple. This alternative to traditional dating methods like coffee or drinks offers a unique setting for singles to connect. The article describes this retreat as the latest dating trend emerging in the country.
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This dating trend takes place at a Buddhist temple.
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A 30-hour dating retreat run by monks is a new trend in South Korea.
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The retreat offers an alternative to traditional dating methods like coffee or drinks.
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