SEOUL -- Nearly a fifth of newlyweds in South Korea who registered their marriages in 2024 had held off on doing so for a year or more, apparently to maintain access to preferential treatment in the housing market.
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South Korean newlyweds delay marriage registration for real estate
20% delay reporting as they seek a leg up in housing breaks
Housing prices continue to rise in Seoul and elsewhere in South Korea, putting purchases out of reach for many young couples. (Photo by Kotaro Hososawa)
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