Irreconcilable Differences

North Koreans Pony Up Bribes for Quickie Divorces

Divorce was once looked down upon in North Korea but today $100 can bribe a judge to grant the unhappy couple a divorce. This is becoming more common and even though the government is promarriage, they recognize the economic advantages of the bribes so they just look the other way. More women are filing for divorce because they are being more assertive and are involved in the markets.