Split after 32 years: ‘Gray divorces’ on the rise in Asia
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By CNN
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Split after 32 years: ‘Gray divorces’ on the rise in Asia
Eiko Toyama from Japan decided to leave her marriage of 32 years at the age of 60. She’s part of a rising global trend known as “gray divorce” - splits among couples aged 50 and older. CNN’s Jessie Yeung discusses what’s driving the rise, and what it means for East Asia’s aging populations.