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flag South Korea’s funeral industry grows as aging and loneliness increase demand for death care workers in single-person households.

flag South Korea’s funeral industry is expanding rapidly due to a shrinking population, low birthrate, and aging society, with more young people training as funeral directors in Busan. flag Rising "lonely deaths" in single-person households—now 42% of homes—have increased demand for professionals who clean homes and recover remains, often finding personal items like unopened gifts, soju bottles, and hidden art. flag Some workers, like former musician Cho Eun-seok, also rescue pets and develop tools to detect deaths early, reflecting a broader shift in how society handles death in isolation.

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