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South Korean Youth Embrace Moderate Drinking, Non-Alcoholic Socializing

3/26/2026

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A shift toward moderate drinking and abstinence among South Korea's young people is emerging.
Kim Min-ha, a 21-year-old student, says gatherings center on non-alcoholic activities like dinner and karaoke rather than bars.
Lee Ye-chan, a 25-year-old student, notes many peers lack interest in alcohol due to unpleasant tastes and bloating, reshaping university social life.

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Story summary

A shift toward moderate drinking and abstinence among South Korea's young people is emerging.
Kim Min-ha, a 21-year-old student, says gatherings center on non-alcoholic activities like dinner and karaoke rather than bars.
Lee Ye-chan, a 25-year-old student, notes many peers lack interest in alcohol due to unpleasant tastes and bloating, reshaping university social life.