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Sex and dating in Korea
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Size matters? Unpacking penile surgery trends in Korea
Lim, a 30-year-old office worker, was taken aback when she first saw her new boyfriend's altered anatomy. He had undergone surgery to insert silicone implants in the shape of beads or rings beneath the skin of the glans, transforming the penis into a sunflower-like shape, commonly known as Sunflower Surgery or T-Ring Surgery here. "I was surprised, but it was a good surprise — a positive one," she remarked. This surgery is primarily used to increase girth and enhance sexual pleasure by allowing
July 26, 2025 - 16:00:00
'Sokgunghap': How early should sex factor into finding a partner?
For a long time in South Korea, sexual intimacy was a matter reserved for after marriage, with a strong emphasis on commitment. But things are changing. Many young people place a greater emphasis on sexual compatibility as an essential component of romance, and sometimes sexual activity even precedes the start of a romantic relationship. Many traditional views on sex in Korean society stem from Neo-Confucianism, which established distinct standards of sexual morality based on gender and regarded
July 14, 2025 - 14:07:50
