The number of divorces in South Korea fell by about a quarter after it ended a system where marriages could end quicker than a movie and at fees cheaper than two cinema tickets, data obtained showed.

• 数据显示，自从韩国废除旧的离婚制度以来，离婚率比原来下降了约四分之一。根据原来的制度，韩国人办理离婚的时间比看一场电影还短，所需费用也不抵两张电影票钱。