South Korea’s Vegetarians Struggle for Acceptance Amid Year-End Gatherings

[Korea Bizwire Ashley Song] (전략) Vegetarianism is on the rise in South Korea. According to the Korean Vegetarian Union, the vegetarian population surged from about 150,000 in 2008 to an estimated 1.5 to 2 million last year. 

A survey by Hankook Research, conducted from May 12-15 with 1,000 adults nationwide, found that 4 percent identify as vegetarians. Additionally, 12 percent are not vegetarians but aspire to be. 

Considering South Korea’s population, the number of adult vegetarians is estimated to be around 1.76 million. Including those who aspire to vegetarianism, the total could surpass 7 million. (후략)

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