[Korea Social Trends Series] Part 5: The Era of Single-Person Households – Housing, Food Culture, and Consumption Patterns
One of the most striking changes in modern Korean society is the rapid rise of single-person households. While traditional Korean culture has long emphasized family units and multigenerational living, today more and more Koreans are choosing—or being forced by circumstances—to live alone. This trend is reshaping everything from housing markets to food culture, retail industries,…