Despite the odd regulations, people still seek out romance because it is only natural to fall in love. Officially, dating is strictly controlled in North Korea, as romantic relationships may cause a breakdown of discipline in schools or workplaces.
Today, we’ll learn about the dating culture in North Korea with Professor Lee Mi-gyeong at the Institute for Unification Education. We can’t help but wonder if young folks in North Korea feel the same way during the lovely month of May. A local matchmaking company says that it receives an increasing number of inquiries in May, the season associated with love and weddings here in South Korea. In this beautiful season of blossoming flowers, many young people are probably dreaming of some heart-stopping romance.