‘We don’t sell loneliness’: Solo dining is more popular than ever, much to the distaste of some restaurants

It’s just past 1 p.m. on a weekday, and I’m standing at the entrance of a half-empty, no-frills restaurant in Seoul. As the man behind the counter greets me, I raise a solitary index finger. “Table for one, please?” He pauses and calls a staff member over to translate his response. “No one perso...

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