Although the legal age of marriage for North Korean women is 17 years old, most North Korean women do not enter the palace of marriage until they are about 25 years old. Why is it so hard to see a woman who gets married at such a young age?
First, although early marriage is allowed by law, the reality is that North Korean women spend most of their time working before getting married, saving up for a dowry.
Dowry is especially important in North Korea. From a young age, many women from salesmen to textile factory workers toiled in state-owned enterprises in order to get a decent dowry for their weddings.
The concept of equality between men and women in modern society is gradually taking root in the hearts of the people around the world, but many men in North Korea are still quite traditional, and machismo is deeply rooted.
But don't think that all North Korean women are weak, on the contrary, most of them are very capable, and after marriage, they not only take care of their husbands, but also take care of all the household chores.
Imagine the men at home smoking cigarettes and watching TV most of the time, while the women are busy in the kitchen. Doesn't that sound a bit unbalanced? But that's the norm at home in North Korea. North Korean women can be said to be the pillars of the family.
Therefore, North Korean women usually do not get married until they are 25 years old, not only because of the influence of social norms, but also because they start working hard early for their future married life, and at the same time, in order to find their foothold in this male-centric society. This way of life, which demonstrates their independence and tenacity, also reflects the profound influence of society and culture on individual life choices.
