Marriage Broker

By Kelly McEvers on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

There’s a shortage of women in China, Taiwan, and South Korea, due in part to years of low birthrates and preference for male offspring. That makes it difficult for men in those countries to find marriage partners, unless they go overseas.

Vietnam is a popular destination for what are known as “matrimonial holidays.” One service offers South Korean men the opportunity to meet dozens of eligible Vietnamese women. Marriage brokers make the introductions and arrange the ceremonies...for several thousand U.S. dollars in fees.

Homeland Productions’ Kelly McEvers brings us a profile of one of these marriage brokers. You can hear this piece at the The Public Radio Exchange.

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