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Viral Sign Barring Solo Diners at South Korean Restaurant Prompts Backlash

The uproar reflects a wider move toward solo living in South Korea.

Overview

  • A posted notice told lone customers to pay or eat two servings, call a friend, or come back with a wife, alongside the line, "We don't sell loneliness."
  • An image of the sign, shared online on November 17, drew about 30,000 views and heavy criticism from commenters questioning the owner's stance.
  • Some users defended the policy as a business choice, though most reactions condemned it as outdated and dismissive of solo diners.
  • Coverage cites a location discrepancy, with reports placing the eatery in Yeosu City while also describing it as a fast-food restaurant in Seoul.
  • News reports link the debate to demographic shifts, noting high rates of single-person households and frequent solo meals, with no public response from the owner reported.