# Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in

- Published: 2026-07-10T22:02:09Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T16:04:40Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmdkw7wmkgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.

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