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[Herald Economy = Reporter Jang Yoon-woo] A woman who says she discovered her husband’s true salary three months into their marriage—and is now considering divorce—has ignited an online debate.A post titled “I married him because I trusted his salary, but it was a lie” recently appeared on Blind, an anonymous workplace community that requires company-email verification to join.
The author, identified only as A, a public servant three months into her marriage, wrote that she agreed to marry after being told her husband earned about 100 million KRW (about $75,000), but discovered after the wedding that his annual pay was under 80 million KRW (about $60,000). She said the revelation made her consider divorce for a while.
A said her husband apologized and begged her to stay, and that he’s been earning extra income by driving for hires after work. “I didn’t marry him just for the money, so we’re trying to work things out,” she wrote, adding that it’s important to verify practical details—like finances—before getting married. She warned that feelings matter, but financial realities often have a bigger impact than people expect, and that marriage shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Reactions were mixed. Some commenters defended the husband, saying, “I feel bad for him—making him take a second job when he earns 80 million KRW (about $60,000) is harsh,” and, “With overtime and bonuses, he probably averages about 100 million KRW (about $75,000), so it’s hard to see why she feels so betrayed.” One user accused A of marrying for conditions rather than love.
Others sided with A, commenting, “This isn’t about the amount—it's the feeling of betrayal,” and “You shouldn’t lie.”
