More Japanese women are marrying South Korean men

Korean dramas inspire romance, and online platforms help couples meet

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Marriages between Japanese women and South Korean men climbed 40% in 2024. (Inicio Wedding)

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SEOUL -- Marriages between Japanese women and South Korean men are increasing due largely to the cultural interchange inspired by the hallyu Korean wave.

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