'I almost forgot how to date'

In many countries, dating seems to be on the decline, with many young people either dating less, or finding it harder to have meaningful relationships. In 2024, one in five of South Korea's 52 million citizens were living alone. In the third episode of our series, reporter Haeryun Kang is in Seoul on a journey to find out what’s stopping people from coupling up.

'I almost forgot how to date'

TL;DR

  • Dating is on the decline globally.
  • Young people are dating less and finding it harder to have meaningful relationships.
  • In 2024, one in five South Koreans lived alone.
  • Reporter Haeryun Kang is investigating the reasons for this trend in Seoul.