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Why Are Some Young South Koreans Delaying or Opting Out of Marriage?

October 27, 2026October 14, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE

Editorial illustration about young South Koreans delaying marriage amid housing and financial pressures.

Korean marriages rose in 2025, yet first marriages remain late. Explore how housing, debt, care work and proposed—not yet finalized—2027 support shape the debate.