{
  "id": 642112,
  "title": "January weddings cheapest in Korea, saving couples more than $2,300",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/january-weddings-cheapest-in-korea-saving-couples-more-than-2-300",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260812/january-weddings-cheapest-in-korea-saving-couples-more-than-2300"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey has revealed that couples in South Korea who choose to get married in January can save a significant amount of money compared to those who opt for weddings during the peak season in April. According to the Korea Consumer Agency, the average cost of a wedding in January is approximately 19.13 million won, or about $13,700, which is over 3 million won, or $2,300, cheaper than the average April wedding of 22.38 million won, or $16,000. This January average is also 2.02 million won, or $1,400, more affordable than the peak season average of 21.56 million won, or $15,400, recorded between March and December. The findings show that wedding venue costs also fluctuate greatly depending on the season, with the median venue cost reaching a peak of 16.1 million won, or $11,500, during the pricey April weddings.",
  "summary": "Couples who held their weddings in January spent an average of just over 19 million won (about $13,700), more than 3 million won (about $2,300) less than those who married during the peak season in April, according to a recent survey. The Korea Consumer Agency analyzed monthly wedding service contract prices across 14 regions nationwide from April last year through June this year. The average…",
  "key_points": [
    "January weddings cheapest in Korea",
    "Saves couples over $2,300 vs April",
    "Average January cost $13,700"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "January weddings cheapest in Korea, saving couples more than $2,300",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/january-weddings-cheapest-in-korea-saving-couples-more-than-2-300-643020",
        "published": "2026-08-12T07:47:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}