South Korea sees a sharp rise in unmarried individuals over 40, linked to delayed marriages and lower birth rates.

South Korea's government report shows a significant rise in unmarried individuals aged 40 and over, with men and women six and five times more likely to remain unmarried compared to 20 years ago. This trend, linked to delayed marriages and lifelong singlehood, contributes to South Korea's low birth rate. Among younger unmarried individuals aged 19-34, a growing majority favor unconventional relationships like cohabitation, and about 1.3% are young caregivers, many of whom report lower life satisfaction due to caregiving duties.

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