South Korea: wedding costs by category 2023

In 2023, the average wedding cost in South Korea amounted to around 330 million South Korean won. The largest part of the wedding costs was for buying new housing for newlyweds and amounted to about 280 million South Korean won. It was followed by household goods called "Honsu" with around 15.7 million won.

Average cost of a wedding in South Korea in 2023, by category (in million South Korean won)

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Release date

February 2023

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Region

South Korea

Survey time period

September 21 to 28, 2022

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Special properties

newlyweds who got married during the last two years

Supplementary notes

*Yedan is the gifts that the bride's family gives to the groom's. It can be silk blankets, tableware, or cash.
**Yemul is the gifts that bride and groom exchange.
***Wedding package in South Korea refers to the wedding product combined with studio wedding photography, dress and makeup.
****Ibaji is the gifts to exchange between two families.

1,000 South Korean won equals 0.76 U.S. dollars or 0.71 euro as of June 2023.

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