Tag: marriage
Three young North Koreans share their views on dating and marriage
Editor's Note: In Sep. 2021, North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly adopted the “Youth Education Guarantee Act,” one of the “big three” oppressive laws passed...
N. Korean parents less inclined to send kids to kindergarten than...
Fewer North Korean parents want their children to attend kindergarten these days in some areas of the country, Daily NK has learned.
"The number of...
Unfounded rumors lead some N. Koreans to cancel weddings this year
A number of North Korean weddings have recently been delayed or canceled for superstitious reasons, Daily NK has learned.
"A rumor is circulating in Chongjin...
N. Korean woman drinks herbicide after father opposes marriage
In Kyongwon County, North Hamgyong Province, a teacher recently tried to commit suicide because her father, a powerful official, strongly opposed her marriage to...
Three N. Koreans help explain their country’s declining birth rate
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made waves when he mentioned his country's “declining birth rate” while delivering the opening remarks at the Fifth...
Relatives of N. Korean defectors are now highly preferred marriage partners
The relatives of North Korean defectors are now considered some of the country's best candidates for marriage, reflecting changes in marriage preferences as economic...
Unmarried N. Korean woman dies after receiving abortion at doctor’s home
An unmarried woman in her 30s recently died after receiving an abortion at a doctor’s home in Hamhung, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
Yanggang Province orders courts to exercise prudence in granting divorces
In an effort to curb the province's rapidly rising divorce rate, Yanggang Province authorities recently ordered courts to exercise prudence in granting divorces, Daily...
Many N. Korean women now prefer marrying men with relatives overseas
Many North Korean women have changed their view of what constitutes preferred marriage material, Daily NK has learned. In the past, women preferred officials in...
Why are young North Koreans shunning marriage more than ever?
Young people in the North Korean city of Chongjin are increasingly shunning marriage because they lack the financial security to start new lives in...
