Lonely S. Korean youth find peace and sanity by keeping stones as pets

Burned-out and lonely young people in South Korea are finding peace, friendship and sanity by keeping stones as pets. - SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu/Instagram

SEOUL: Burned-out youngsters in South Korea are finding comfort and companionship by grooming “pet stones”.

Half of the country’s population live alone and endure some of the longest working hours in the world, hence there is a constant search to find new ways to relax with company.