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70 pct of S. Korean Disagree with Traditional “Male-Breadwinner” Family Model

70 pct of S. Korean Disagree with Traditional “Male-Breadwinner” Family Model

SEOUL, Jun. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The public perception of the traditional role of a married couple, where the husband makes money outside and wife takes care of family members at home, is fading. According to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, 68.8 percent disagreed with [...]

Only 10% of Married Couples Believe Firstborn Male Child Must Take Care of Parents

Only 10% of Married Couples Believe Firstborn Male Child Must Take Care of Parents

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A survey said the conventional idea of the eldest son living with his old parents is almost disappearing. According to a recent survey by the Planned Population Federation of Korea on 1,466 married men and women, 44.6 percent of respondents said “It is better for parents to live apart from their [...]