Sleepless in Seoul
Korea is one of the most tired nations on earth and helping people sleep is big business.
Korea is one of the most stressed and tired nations on earth, a place where people work and study longer hours than anywhere else. And statistics show they are finding it increasingly difficult to switch off and relax; they sleep fewer hours and have higher rates of depression and suicide than almost anywhere else.
And as a result, sleeplessness and stress has become big business in Korea; from sleep clinics where doctors assess people overnight, to 鈥榮leep cafes鈥� offering naps in the middle of the working day, to relaxation drinks. Even Buddhism is moving in on the action with temple retreats and monk-led apps to help stressed out Koreans to relax. There is a lot of money to be made but some Koreans have become worried that in trying to sell religion to the next generation, some faith leaders might be losing touch with Buddhist principles themselves.
Reporter, Se-Woong Koo. Producer, Chloe Hadjimatheou.
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