Couples remain single on paper to improve their chances of securing affordable apartments in a competitive market
In South Korea, a growing number of couples are choosing to delay their official marriage registration, prioritizing economic benefits over legal formalities. Lee Jae-yeon, a 39-year-old Seoul resident, exemplifies this trend.
Lee and her partner celebrated their love with a grand wedding ceremony in 2019, inviting hundreds of guests to share in their joy. Three years later, they welcomed a baby girl into their lives. To the world, they are a family of three, but on paper, Lee remains single.
In South Korea, a growing number of couples are choosing to delay their official marriage registration, prioritizing economic benefits over legal formalities. Lee Jae-yeon, a 39-year-old Seoul resident, exemplifies this trend.
Lee and her partner celebrated their love with a grand wedding ceremony in 2019, inviting hundreds of guests to share in their joy. Three years later, they welcomed a baby girl into their lives. To the world, they are a family of three, but on paper, Lee remains single.
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