For a long time Koreans have been against interracial marriage because they believe that you should marry someone from your own ethnicity. However, younger generations might have more open minded attitudes towards inter-cultural couples. Maybe it is because of the influence of studying abroad, K-pop or K-drama. However, even though the idea of interracial marriage has been accepted by the younger generation it is still not popular amongst older Koreans https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a19151209/overdating-relationships/.
Korea prides itself on being a culturally and racially homogenous nation that projects a sense of unified identity to the world. But a combination of declining birth rates, an aging population, and economic pressures is creating a serious shortage of potential brides. As a result, Korean men are increasingly «importing» women from other nations and cultures.
Currently, there are 132,988 Koreans who are married to non-Koreans with F6(gyeolhonimin) visas. Most of them are Chinese but there are also a number of South Koreans and Americans. Two such couples recently shared their stories of crossing the cultural barrier in the Metropolitan.
Hwang Yumi south korean girls for marriage, 38, a yoga coach from Chungju, met her husband Hu Guohua, 42, at his gym in Beijing and has been happily married since 2006. She describes him as a hardworking but thoughtful man with a positive outlook on life.
While preserving their common language, traditions and values is important for them, the couple says that they are also trying to adapt to each other’s culture. They have started their own YouTube channel where they share daily activities and their experiences. Their followers are able to follow their journey of loving and caring for each other and their little daughter, Suki.