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  "id": 9277482,
  "title": "Seoul opens free Han River wedding program for young couples",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/seoul-opens-free-han-river-wedding-program-for-young-couples-9277482",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20260923/seoul-opens-free-han-river-wedding-program-for-young-couples"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul has launched a new initiative to provide free wedding ceremonies on the Han River for young couples burdened by the city's high living costs. The innovative program, A Rosy Wedding on the Hangang, is an expansion of a previous initiative that previously focused on low-income families, multicultural households, and disabled residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with KB Securities, is now offering to cover every aspect of a traditional wedding, including venue rental, photography, catering, floral arrangements, bridal attire, and hair and makeup, all at no cost to the couples. The program is opening its doors to more young couples living in the capital, with up to two lucky couples selected through an essay contest to exchange vows on October 25 in the picturesque Gwangnaru Hangang Park Rose Garden. The new venue, established in 2022, combines stunning waterfront views with a lush floral landscape, making it an ideal setting for a memorable and affordable wedding experience.",
  "summary": "In a metropolis where soaring real estate prices and inflation have turned lavish nuptials into an agonizing financial milestone, a quiet counter-revolution is taking place along the banks of the Han River. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that it is expanding its signature \"A Rosy Wedding on the Hangang\" program, offering fully funded, open-air ceremonies to young adults…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul opens free Han River wedding program for young couples",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/seoul-opens-free-han-river-wedding-program-for-young-couples",
        "published": "2026-09-23T05:17:03.000Z"
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  "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."
}