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S. Korean Men and Women Have Different Reasons for Remaining Single

S. Korean Men and Women Have Different Reasons for Remaining Single

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — According to a recent survey, men and women in South Korea see different reasons for the recent increase in individuals who are deciding to remain single. According to a survey of 2,009 provincial residents conducted by the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, men chose the burden of childbirth and childcare, accounting [...]

Married Women in 30s and 40s Without Children Enjoy Happier Marriage

Married Women in 30s and 40s Without Children Enjoy Happier Marriage

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Married couples in their 30s and 40s without any children are more satisfied with their marriage and happier after retirement, a recent study has revealed. Prof. Eun Seon-kyung from Korea Christian University conducted a survey of 1,000 women in their 30s and 40s who were married and were with [...]

65 pct of Single Adults Believe Government Policy for Childbirth is Ineffective

65 pct of Single Adults Believe Government Policy for Childbirth is Ineffective

SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Roughly two-thirds of single South Korean women believe that government policy in place to encourage giving birth to children falls short of influencing decisions on marriage and childbirth. Gayeon Matchmaking Consulting Service conducted a survey of 1,000 single men and women, 65 percent of whom believed that government policy [...]

Finances Important to S. Koreans When Choosing a Spouse

Finances Important to S. Koreans When Choosing a Spouse

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A new report has revealed that single women tend to value financial status more when choosing a spouse compared to single men. Analysts reported that the traditional perception that men are responsible for the household economy still remains strong in South Korean society and the poor job prospects that [...]

Single People Hate To Be Asked Whether They Have a Partner, Survey Says

Single People Hate To Be Asked Whether They Have a Partner, Survey Says

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Single Koreans in their 20s and 30s say being asked whether they have a partner or not is the most stressful question they can be asked, according to a new survey released yesterday. The survey, conducted by South Korean marriage-oriented dating website Duo, also revealed seven in ten single people [...]

Single Koreans Speak about Opposite Sex’s Useless Consumption

Single Koreans Speak about Opposite Sex’s Useless Consumption

SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Single Koreans in their twenties and thirties revealed what they think is the most useless consumption among Koreans of the opposite sex. According to a survey conducted by DUO on 531 single Koreans from April 20 to 27, 25.8 percent of Korean men said that women’s expenditures on snack foods [...]