Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

[WHY] Cities of love: How gov't matchmaking events started, and how they're going

Municipal governments around the country are running matchmaking programs in an effort to spur young people to get married and have children as the nation battles a dismally low birthrate.

2025-03-22

'Love Island, but colder': Searching for snow-mance on a Valentine's ski retreat

A Korea JoongAng Daily reporter tries to combine skiing and romance on a slope-style dating weekend. The runs were smooth, but the chemistry was all downhill.

2025-02-18

Cat adoption center in Gyeonggi becomes purr-fect date place

A cat adoption center outside of Seoul has become a popular new spot for couples to volunteer and spend time together among feline friends..

2025-02-17

Be my Valentine: Singles search for love at Seoul city blind dating event

Eight social media influencers romantically indulged in viewing artworks and demonstrated how strangers could become each other's valentines based on artistic preferences at a mock session of Seoul city's mass blind dating program on Friday.

2025-02-14

Culture Ministry slaps 1.5 million won fine on 'I am Solo' production company

The Culture Ministry has imposed a fine of 1.5 million won ($1,100) on Chonjang Entertainment, the production company behind the hit matchmaking reality show "I Am Solo" (2021-), for violations of the Artist Welfare Act on Tuesday.

2024-10-22

[WHY] More than just blind dates and apps: How Koreans are finding love in 2024

With the rise of dating apps and an almost limitless pool of potential matches online, many people are taking a more proactive approach to finding love, moving beyond the traditional, more passive methods.

2024-08-24

Love in the age of algorithms: Young Koreans asking AI to play Cupid

Young Koreans are using AI algorithms on social media and dating apps to gain insights into potential partners, while also engaging in more acceptable digital exploration to avoid potential conflicts.

2024-06-05

Korea facing worrying uptick in dating violence and murders

Rising cases of intimate partner homicide and violence in recent months have the Korean public calling for stronger punishment and prevention measures.

2024-05-12

Police investigate suspect for rooftop murder of girlfriend

Police are investigating a man who was arrested without a warrant on Tuesday for allegedly killing his girlfriend on a building rooftop in Seoul.

2024-05-07

Lovelyz's Mi-joo rumored to be dating footballer Song Bum-keun

Singer Lee Mi-joo of girl group Lovelyz is dating footballer Song Bum-keun, media outlet Biz Enter reported Thursday.

2024-04-18