SEOUL -- South Korean couples who wish to get married face soaring costs both for the wedding itself and obtaining their new home, leading some people to shun the financial burdens of marriage and pushing municipalities to help reduce the expense of a ceremony.
Economy
Rising wedding and home costs discourage South Korean marriages
Seoul tries to ease expense of ceremonies, while some question cultural customs
Seoul makes its public parks, such as this one next to the Han River, available as wedding and reception venues at no cost. (City of Seoul)
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