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South Korean Women Choosing Unmarried Life

In South Korea, due to traditional Confucian values, families tend to have a patriarchal structure. A 2020 study indicated that women in double-income households perform 3 times the chores that men do. In response to these conditions, support has grown toward women who choose to remain unmarried. This episode introduces unmarried women in a range of professions promoting their lifestyles through various careers and living situations, changing the notion of family in South Korean society.

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  • Originally Aired August 27, 2021
  • Runtime 28 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created August 28, 2021 by
    soulflexin
  • Modified August 28, 2021 by
    soulflexin