Question: Is divorce bad in Korea?

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.

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