Seoul grapples with epidemic of loneliness and social isolation

In South Korea, the capital Seoul records one in two households as single-person, revealing a social isolation crisis.

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This phenomenon reflects profound sociological transformations and the fragility of contemporary urban social fabric.

Authorities and social organizations implement programs to combat isolation and strengthen community ties.

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