World Is South Korea’s ‘Buddhistcore’ Aesthetic a Fad or a Spiritual Awakening? October 3, 2025October 3, 2025Yan Zhuang, Seung-ku Lee and Woohae ChoComments Off on Is South Korea’s ‘Buddhistcore’ Aesthetic a Fad or a Spiritual Awakening? Young South Koreans are buying Buddhist merch. Monks and experts hope the buzz will translate into deeper engagement.