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Small Endings: A New Korean Tradition | South Korea News
In South Korea, a quiet revolution is reshaping death rituals: “small endings” are sweeping the nation, with funerals shrinking from multi-day galas to intimate family gatherings. Over 25,000 such minimalist services were held in 2025 alone — up 60% in five years. Driven by soaring costs, loosening family bonds, and a desire to escape social pressure, Koreans are rejecting tradition not out of disrespect, but out of necessity. This trend isn’t confined to funerals — weddings and ancestral rites are also downsizing — reflecting a deeper cultural shift: people are choosing personal meaning over…
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