South Korea: ‘The Man Must Buy the House’ · Global Voices
Lee Yoo Eun

Although South Korea is still a male-dominated society that ranks toward the bottom of polls in gender equality, more men seem to feel they are losing ground. It is partly true when it comes to marriage where social pressure for young men to provide a house for their brides is enormous, while men in their 20s and 30s still struggle to find jobs. Korea Bang translated net users’ reactions to the issue.