South Korea Buddhist temple plays matchmaker by hosting singles staycation

The two-day event, held Nov 18 to 19, welcomed participants in their 20s and 30s regardless of their faith. - PHOTO: JOGYE ORDER OF KOREAN BUDDHISM

SEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN): On a chilly Saturday afternoon, a group of people dressed in Buddhist vests and pants strolled slowly around a pagoda at Jogyesa, making wishes and touring different corners of the Buddhist temple in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

What seemed like a customary temple stay turned out to be an unusual affair.