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Is child marriage illegal in South Korea?

Yes. Child marriage is banned in South Korea. No marriage under 18 - and parents must agree until 19.

Civil Code art.807: a person who has reached 18 may marry (parents must consent until 19). No route under 18.

Source: Civil Code art.807

• South Korea is one of 54 countries where child marriage is banned, and 41 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In Asia: banned in 11 of 46 countries.

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