Dear MEL Topic Readers,
South Korea’s next generation is shunning marriage
Marriage crisis? Some young Korean women are spending $500 on a photo
wearing a wedding dress without a groom.
The number of unmarried women has been steadily increasing in South
Korea. Also, the period of not-yet-married has been getting longer. Living and
working in a country where traditions could be barrier to career development,
more young career women think they are left no choice but to stay unmarried,
longer or forever. This trend is also seen in other Asian countries where there
are more career opportunities these days for women.
Will these unmarried women change their minds if men agree to share the
household chores? That could help some, but doesn’t seem to ease or erase
another big issue, raising children.
Traditionally, mothers are expected to take full care of their children
especially when they are young. This is also true in Japan where similar tradition
or expectation lies.
Enjoy seeing the video and thinking what could change those young women’s
mind.
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