As the month of May approaches, many South Koreans begin to prepare for celebrations and plan family gatherings and vacations. One may wonder, “What is so special about May?”. The truth is, it is known as the “family month”. With a series of family-oriented holidays such as Children’s Day and Parents’ Day, the month of May encourages many to spend time with their families. TV channels stream family-oriented programs and advertisements while store racks are filled with children’s toys and flowers. One special holiday, however, often goes unnoticed during this special month of May: Single Mother’s Day. Since the early 2010s, some have begun to use this occasion to promote awareness and break the stigma surrounding single parenthood.
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