Article 5VT90 Happy alone: the young South Koreans embracing single life

Happy alone: the young South Koreans embracing single life

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Rapahel Rashid in Seoul
from World news | The Guardian on (#5VT90)

From honjok - taking part in activities alone - to bihon - pledging never to marry - a pushback against the traditional family unit is reshaping society

Min Kyeong-seok is not shy about eating in restaurants alone, or staying in luxury hotels by himself, and shares his experiences online in his blog One happy person".

I want to show people that I am living a happy life despite being single," says Min, 37.

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