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Even when both parents work, moms do more chores while dads get more leisure time

On average, working moms did 103 more minutes of household tasks and caregiving per day than men, while dads got an extra 37 minutes a day to relax, according to the Statistics Ministry.

2026.10.19

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, director Lee Ok-seop reveal they married in 2022

The longtime couple registered their marriage after nine years of dating and will continue collaborating on upcoming films.

2026.10.1

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People wait for consultations at the Seoul northern regional headquarters of the National Pension Service in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on March 20. [NEWS1]

Korea plans to ease pension cuts for working older people and retired couples

The government plans to ease pension rules that reduce monthly benefits for older people who continue earning income after retirement. The policy that cuts basic pension benefits for married couples will also be scaled back.

2025.8.19

A family visits the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Jan. 31. [YONHAP]

Korean couples fear the costs of child care — but most still plan to have kids

A new survey revealed that Korea's married couples expect child rearing to cost an average of 1.4 million won per month, with higher-income households and homeowners anticipating higher expenses.

2024.3.4

A bride and groom exchange wedding rings [PIXNIO]

Korea may adopt common-law marriages, civil unions as perceptions shift

Eight out of ten Koreans would welcome the recognition of various forms of marriage, including common-law marriages, a recent governmental poll says. Shifting views on traditional marriage could potentially impact government policy.

2023.11.29

Only half of Koreans think marriage is a must

Getting hitched is getting increasingly unpopular in Korea, with only 50 percent of those surveyed saying marriage is a must. According to a report released by Statistics Korea, 43.2 percent of people surveyed said that marriage is unnecessary.

2022.11.21

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married couple

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Even when both parents work, moms do more chores while dads get more leisure time

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, director Lee Ok-seop reveal they married in 2022

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Korea plans to ease pension cuts for working older people and retired couples

Korean couples fear the costs of child care — but most still plan to have kids

Korea may adopt common-law marriages, civil unions as perceptions shift

Only half of Koreans think marriage is a must