[Weekender] Satisfying sustainability: Uncovering South Korea's vegan restaurants

[The Korea Herald Lee Jaeeun] (전략) According to the Korea Vegan Union, the number of vegans in South Korea has increased more than tenfold over the past decade, reaching 2 million as of 2022. This figure encompasses not only strict vegans who avoid all kinds of animal-derived products including eggs, dairy and honey, but also flexitarians -- individuals who prioritize plant-based eating while occasionally incorporating animal products. 

Research conducted by Hankook Research in June showed that 18 percent of South Korean adults identified themselves as either vegetarian or vegetarian-aspiring, an approximate 2 percentage point increase from 2023. 

Health management was the most prominent reason -- cited by 83 percent of the respondents -- for adopting plant-based eating. Other reasons included improved digestion, better looks such as weight loss and glowy skin, environmental concerns and animal rights protection. (후략) 

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