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South Korean government wants to change the perception on various family forms in order to fight low birth rate. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 17, 2016 AM EST - Dalal Nasif

Financial Burden Urges Young South Koreans To Defer Having Children

A survey conducted revealed that young South Koreans choose to not have children due to financial obligations that entail raising a family. The government is scrambling off their feet to support childcare and change perceptions on single parenthood in a fight to raise their sluggish birth rate.

A grand wedding in South Korea may remain a vague wish for couples struggling to get by as wedding expenses spike up. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 04, 2016 PM EST - Dalal Nasif

How Much Does Marriage Cost In South Korea? Wedding Expenses Observe Sharp Increase This Year

Amidst decline in birth and marriage rates, South Koreans are finding it hard to get married as the cost of weddings spiked up since two years.

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