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Hallyu Wave Fuels Rise in Japan-Korea Marriages

7/18/2025

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The hallyu wave is sparking a surge in marriages between Japanese women and South Korean men. A 28-year-old Japanese woman found love through a matching app, embarking on a year-long long-distance romance before their upcoming 2024 wedding. Now, they happily call a town just an hour from Seoul home.

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Story summary

The hallyu wave is sparking a surge in marriages between Japanese women and South Korean men. A 28-year-old Japanese woman found love through a matching app, embarking on a year-long long-distance romance before their upcoming 2024 wedding. Now, they happily call a town just an hour from Seoul home.