Tinder Not Catching Fire in South Korea
Tinder has revolutionized dating worldwide, making "right-swipe" a widely understood concept in many countries. But why hasn't it caught on in South Korea, despite the country's high demand for matchmaking?
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KÉ Interview: That Famous Same-Sex Wedding, Four Years Later
Four years after the controversial wedding with his husband in Seoul, Dave Kim is struggling to legalize his marriage. But he's hopeful; here's why.
Money Is Key: Weddings for the Willingly Unmarried
Young South Koreans see marriage more as an option than a requirement. But bihon tribe, or the willingly unmarried, are holding weddings for another reason.
Public Wedding Ad Angers Young South Koreans
A public ad promoting smaller weddings angers young South Koreans. How well can the government tackle the fertility rate, which is the lowest in the world?
Anger at Adultery Betrays Fear at Fragility of Marriage
The revelation that director Hong Sang-soo committed adultery with actress Kim Min-hee has spurred much outrage. But who is the angriest of them all?
Being Single Yet Married: “Graduation from Marriage” Trending
Without divorce, one can live alone, date and do whatever else like a single person. This is "jolhon" - a new relationship trend among old married couples.
When the Foreign Husband Is a Nepalese Labor Activist
A Nepalese labor leader in Seoul speaks about being married to a Korean and what it means in a country that has yet to accept such pairings.
Dating for Dummies
New to dating in South Korea? Here is a quick guide to the ritual and tribulations of dating in South Korea from the male side.
Inter-Korean Marriage and Pursuit of Assimilation
North Korean women marry South Korean men to achieve full assimilation in South Korea, but at the price of confirming the second-class status of North Koreans.