400 enter race to marry millionaires

Seoul, June 17
Almost 400 south Koreans have applied to marry a millionaires who advertised for a Soulmate but only eight "serious-minded" applicants will make the final cut, a matchmaking agency said on Wednesday. The 49 year old woman who is reportedly worth $18 million has been seeking a husband through an online advertisement since may 20, a spokeswoman for Sunoo matchmaking agency said. Some 394 men - including doctors, lawyers, accountants, soldiers and governement employees and ranging in age from 26 to 49 years - responded to the advertisement. The woman picked eight of the men for interviews and is expected to meet two or three months. "The Bride prefers average but serious persons to high-flying professionals", the spokeswoman said."She wants a soulmate with a passion for life, who will share the ups and downs of life with her."- AFP