Korea’s Changing Relationship Norms Living Together Is No Longer Taboo In Korea, living together before marriage used to be controversial — even shocking. But things are changing fast. A recent survey shows that nearly 80 percent of unmarried Koreans now think cohabitation as preparation for marriage is acceptable. That’s a massive cultural shift. What once … Read more
Korea Removes ‘Out-of-Wedlock Child’ From Welfare Forms A Small Word Change With Big Meaning South Korea is preparing to remove the term “out-of-wedlock child” from government child welfare forms, and honestly, this is bigger than it sounds. It may look like a simple wording update, but language in official documents shapes how society sees people. … Read more
Where Finding Love Means Submitting Your Resume Welcome to Korea’s Elite Marriage Market Okay so this is honestly FASCINATING! In South Korea, some people find love through friends or dating apps, but others literally hand over their RESUMES to matchmaking consultants. The Korea Herald visited an elite marriage agency in Cheongdam, Gangnam’s upscale neighborhood, where … Read more