Looking Forward: How Korea’s Youth are Shaping a New Era of Family Life

korea,Marriage and Partnerships,Family Structures,Work-Life Balance and Parenting,Policy Implications

A. Delayed Marriages and Rising Age of First Marriage Korean youth are increasingly delaying marriage, a trend that has significant implications for family life. Statistics Korea reported a noticeable increase in the average age of first marriage, which now stands at 33.4 years for men and 30.6 years for women as of 2023. This shift … 더 읽기