As Koreans are increasingly exposed to Western values, the rate of divorce has steadily risen among young couples. But for many older couples, getting divorced is still regarded as a taboo and Korea still has a relatively low divorce rate compared to other countries.

Is divorce a big deal in Korea?

The divorce rate in Korea has increased for two consecutive years since 2018, according to Statistics Korea. Although a significant number of married couples decide to go their separate ways each year in Korea, divorce is not a topic that Koreans talk about casually, largely because it is still a taboo subject.

Is it easy to get divorce in Korea?

A divorce may be obtained in Korea based on the mutual consent of the spouses. Extreme maltreatment of one spouses lineal ascendant by the other spouse; When the death or life of the spouse has been unknown for three years; or. Any other serious reason for which it is difficult to continue the marriage.