South Korea had the world’s lowest birthrate for years. After billions of investment from the government — including cash incentives and matchmaking programs, the situation appears to be turning around. For The National, CBC’s Jennifer Yoon breaks down South Korea’s unconventional methods an…
YANGYANG, South Korea — In a picturesque Buddhist temple, young South Korean men and women walk hand-in-hand, one wearing a blindfold and the other describing the path ahead as they walk toward a gate where legend tells them dreams come true.
Participants take part in a tea conversation session on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
Items brought by participants are displayed before being used to determine pairings for a date on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
Participants choose from items displayed on a tray to determine their partners for a date on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
South Korea had the world’s lowest birthrate for years. After billions of investment from the government — including cash incentives and match…
Participants take part in a tea conversation session on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
Items brought by participants are displayed before being used to determine pairings for a date on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
Participants choose from items displayed on a tray to determine their partners for a date on July 11 during a Buddhist temple matchmaking program at Naksansa temple in Yangyang, South Korea.
