Buddhist keyring clicks with young Koreans

Keycap keyrings have been taking off in South Korea since the beginning of the year. Now, there is a new twist on the trend: a Buddhist edition. Called the “Gongdeok keyring,” the product has been selling quickly at Buddhist temples in Seoul, including Bongeunsa and Jogyesa. Press the button, and it makes the familiar clicking sound of a keyboard key, followed by the sound of the “moktak,” a wooden percussion instrument used by Buddhist monks. The keyrings usually feature designs based on the 12